House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers

Democrat Sara Gideon's bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’

Scientists seek way to measure pain

Sanford Medical Center expanding facilities with projects costing $34 million

The hospital is adding an elder care building and a behavioral health unit, and is involved in efforts to upgrade technology and modernize its appearance.

Medication for opioid use disorder Maine’s 2nd-most-prescribed drug

A data set now required by law shows that only a common blood pressure drug topped Suboxone, revealing the depth of the state's opioid crisis, although short-term scripts can skew the figures.

ACA sign-ups in Maine appear to be down as deadline for 2019 nears

Republican moves to undercut the Affordable Care Act may be the cause, but another reason may be that more Mainers are just keeping their current plans.

'Big, bold things' on tap for Democrats in Augusta, Nate Libby says

Maine hospitals get creative to find nurses

Can you benefit if your insurer gains access to your Fitbit data?

Central Maine Healthcare hopes Topsham Care Center can lower patient costs

Democrats zing Bruce Poliquin for scrubbing ACA repeal from his website