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Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios
The Department of Health and Human Services released a new proposal with less aggressive increases than were initially proposed, and will give residential care facilities 2 years to phase in the changes.
Maine still relies heavily on fossil fuels but calls zero-carbon goals ‘achievable’
A new report says electricity to heat homes and power vehicles is gaining an increasing share of Maine’s energy landscape, but petroleum dominates.
Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by parent company
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed that he can negotiate a solution but finds himself in opposition to prominent Senate Republicans.
Maine hospitals sound alarm about proposed cuts in Gov. Mills’ budget
The reimbursement rate cutbacks would amount to about a 36% cut in Medicaid payments to some doctors, according to hospital operators.
A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.
Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
Sen. Angus King asked Doug Burgum, the president-elect’s pick to be Interior secretary to convince Trump wind power ‘isn’t all bad.’
Maine body movement expert teaches farmworkers how to avoid injury
Freeport-based consultant Cynthia Flores helps farmers and their employees reduce injuries that cost the U.S. about $11.3 billion annually.
Golden proposes universal 10% tariff, saying it will protect Maine workers
The Democrat says his proposal, first introduced in September, would make the U.S. more equal with trading partners that for years have protected their industries and workers.
Auburn woman joins Fontaine Family Team
AUBURN — Jaime Brochu has joined Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader’s Auburn team. Brochu, grew up in Greene and attended Leavitt High School. She had an 11-year career with Norway Savings Bank as the loan operations assistant manager and assistant vice president for mortgage originations. A resident of Auburn, she holds a sales […]