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The Bureau of General Services has upheld the decision to award transportation contracts for Medicaid patients to an out-of-state company.
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The guidelines require schools to limit added sugars to less than 10% of weekly calories, and also make reductions in sodium.
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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.
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Ways to approach end-of-life issues, from emotional to spiritual to practical
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Maine's chief medical examiner has retired after nearly a decade. Under Flomenbaum, the office was named one of the best in the country. Flomenbaum also came under some scrutiny.
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The proposal is a response to ongoing frustration with the Office of Child and Family Services, which is currently a division of DHHS, the largest bureaucracy in state government.
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How to address the shortage of nursing, home health and personal care aides
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Maine could join the nearly dozen states putting the amendment to voters, but Democrats don't have the votes to do it on their own and so far Republicans are opposing it.
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Spurwink says Tri-County's 2,000 clients shouldn't expect any disruptions in service.