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Maine department of health and human services

Published
December 4, 2022

Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk

As pandemic relief dwindles, 'the workforce behind the workforce' worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.
Published
October 7, 2022

State delivers child protective files to legislative agency but not to lawmakers

The Government Oversight Committee last month subpoenaed records associated with child deaths, but the Department of Health and Human Services said giving them to lawmakers would violate confidentiality laws.
Published
September 29, 2022

Health, safety violations found at public pool in Belgrade expected to cost town $5,000

The town must fund the needed repairs, but will not be fined for the violations because its recreation director voluntarily called for a state inspection after identifying unsafe conditions.
Published
September 22, 2022

Mills directs $11 million to services for adults with intellectual disabilities

An advocate says the funding is appreciated, but represents a short-term fix.
Published
July 18, 2022

State launches 988 helpline as part of national response network

The nationwide 3-digit number is intended for those who are suicidal or having mental health crisis.

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Published
March 22, 2022

Wilton Select Board updated on water transmission line project

Jim Lord of Dirigo Engineering estimates construction can begin in 2023 amid rising prices for materials that have bumped up cost estimates by $1.4 million in the last four months.
Published
March 3, 2022

Wilton Call Center to stay open, DHHS announces

The DHHS said the decision was made "in response to worker concerns about commuting to Lewiston and the landlord’s recent commitment to improved service."
Published
March 2, 2022

DHHS reverses decision on Wilton Call Center

The DHHS said the decision was made "in response to worker concerns about commuting to Lewiston and the landlord’s recent commitment to improved service."
Published
February 28, 2022

Some Maine schools to ditch masks while others wait for state guidance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed masking guidelines Friday, but Maine officials have yet to indicate whether state recommendations will change.
Published
February 24, 2022

Wilton DHHS call center to close, county concerned

Around 45 employees in the region stand to be impacted by the move (and potentially lose their job) when it comes time to make the long, costly commute to the Lewiston call center.