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The potential contamination is focused on 80 and 85% lean ground beef in both the small and family packs, purchased between April 4-16.
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The law shields providers of reproductive health and transgender care from laws in other states that restrict such care. The bill faced strong opposition from Republicans.
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As Maine continues working to uncover PFAS contamination and treat drinking water, a United Nations expert says contamination in North Carolina may be considered a human rights violation.
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The hospital is ending a joint venture with MaineHealth to provide oncology care, providers will relocate to Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
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The need for more live organ donations, and what to know about kidney transplants in Maine
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Attorney General Aaron Frey is seeking unspecified damages for injuries and for the cleanup of 400 miles of Maine rivers and 1.8 acres of ocean that are currently identified as impaired by PCBs.
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Dr. Alice Briones, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, will serve as Maine's next chief medical examiner.
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The Maine Quality of Care Act (LD 1639) would limit the number of patients assigned to a nurse during their normal daily assignment. The bill was passed by the Maine Senate and now awaits approval from the House.
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday new limits for six "forever chemicals" in drinking water. The new standards are more strict than Maine's current limit of 20 parts per trillion, and the new standards could affect water supplies across Maine.
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The fire-and-brimstone comments from Republican Rep. Michael Lemelin of Chelsea came at the tail end of hours of emotional debate about a bill to protect medical professionals who offer abortion and gender-affirming care. Lawmakers from both parties immediately condemned the statements.
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The bill is part of a national movement to enshrine abortion rights in state constitutions, but it may not reach Maine voters for final approval.
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There is also a proper way to use solar eclipse glasses, according to Ron Thompson of Southern Maine Astronomers.