A recent analysis also estimated that the idea could reduce U.S. health spending by more than $1 trillion a year and save thousands of lives.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine DHHS awards child development grant to out-of-state, private equity-backed firm
Maine Roads to Quality, affiliated with the University of Southern Maine, is at risk of closing after a state contract it’s had for decades is given to a private company from New York that plans to embrace AI in its work.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Mainers are stretched thin. In Oxford County, many can’t afford enough food.
Every day, thousands of residents face the hardest financial choices, as households struggle to afford basic expenses.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, Puzzles & Games
Bubbly mystery solved in Norway
If you think you can identify where this week’s Mystery Photo below was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voicemail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card to DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Guides, Life & Culture, News, Things to Do
Sew you want to craft? Try this guide to western Maine crafting groups.
Between Bethel and Lovell you will find a fiber or sewing arts group that offers a dedicated space to crafting, learning and socializing.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Teen charged with attempted murder in Lewiston shooting
The 15-year-old was 1 of 2 now charged in connection with a shooting Sunday in the downtown residential area.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, News
Norway tax revaluation sparks petition to recall elected officials
Norway’s Select Board says it has no legal authority to interfere with the assessor’s recent determination of property values, the first in 19 years.
Posted inCommunity, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Kingfield to hold election for vacant Select Board seat
In December, voters will elect a fifth member to the board, after two meetings’ worth of debate.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Elmet Technologies of Lewiston awarded $36M defense contract
The manufacturer will supply alloys for the National Defense Stockpile.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Health, Politics
Group launches campaign opposing changes to Lewiston’s needle exchange program
Experts with the campaign say Question 1 on the city ballot would limit access to an effective program without addressing public health concerns.