The outgoing president now has the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police overtime sets a new record at more than $10M
An agency leader said some of the top earners could be trying to earn a higher pension, which is generally calculated by taking the average of their highest 3 years of pay.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
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.’
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
‘Incredibly delicate’: Mainers with Mideast ties holding their breath amid ceasefire negotiations
Those on both sides of the conflict in Gaza described the recently announced ceasefire framework as ‘fragile’ but said they were trying to stay hopeful it could lead to a lasting peace.
Posted inBusiness, News
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Maine’s poet laureate shares living out her childhood dream and the power of words
Julia Bouwsma, who will release her third poetry collection this year, spoke about the role Maine plays in her poetry, and the relevance of poetry in times of isolation and polarization.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Frigid temperatures increase risk to homeless
Lewiston now has no official warming shelter open during the daytime, but the warming shelter on Lincoln Street is open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
St. Mary’s appears to have federal health care reimbursements reinstated for 30 days amid lawsuit
The hospital system filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last Friday.