Maine clinics move forward with service cuts after federal funding eliminated

Maine’s Legion commander is the 1st from Fort Kent

Maine's American Legion State Commander Leroy McKenzie. (Courtesy of Leroy McKenzie) FORT KENT, Maine — For the first time in the Maine American Legion’s history, its commander hails from the northern Aroostook town of Fort Kent. Leroy McKenzie...

No deal reached for new Anthem/Northern Light Health contract

No deal reached for new Anthem/Northern Light Health contract Both sides had until Sept. 30 to reach a new deal Updated: 10:59 PM EDT Sep 30, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Mainers who have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for their health insurance will...

Maine GOP Sen. Collins says Trump should be sued by GAO for illegally canceling funds

WASHINGTON — The chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee said Tuesday the Government Accountability Office should sue the Trump administration over its efforts to freeze or unilaterally cancel spending approved by Congress. “I...

Anthem asks Northern Light Health for deadline extension in reimbursement negotiations

PORTLAND (WGME) -- There are new developments in the ongoing stalemate between Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Northern Light Health. Northern Light is set to cut ties with Anthem at midnight Wednesday if the two sides can't reach a deal. A...

Here's how a federal government shutdown would impact Maine

A funding bill impasse in Congress is increasing the possibility of a government shutdown, an event that could ripple through Maine. The stalemate could affect 12,000 federal workers in the state, but not all would be furloughed. Those working air...

Maine dog park closed amid parvovirus outbreak

A dog park in Fort Fairfield, Maine, has been temporarily shut down after an outbreak of parvovirus cases in Aroostook County. "Due to the rampant Parvovirus outbreak among dogs which seems to be county wide, we have temporarily locked up the dog...

Waterville Healthcare Center Will Close at the End of 2025

The last few years have been difficult for hospitals and healthcare centers in Maine. Since the calamity of 2020, we have seen numerous healthcare centers either close, or greatly throttle-back on the services they offer. In March, we learned that...

Question 2 will ask voters in Maine if they want a red flag law

According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 327 mass shootings this year. That's more than one a day.October will mark the two-year anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history, where 18 people were killed.Gun safety...

What the government shutdown means for Maine

The U.S. government has entered a shutdown after Congress and President Donald Trump failed to agree on funding, which means hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs. The Get the Facts Data Team was able to take a closer look at the...

Maine Officials Warn of Deadly Canine Virus Spike

Dog owners in parts of Maine are being urged to take extra precautions after multiple cases of a dangerous canine virus were confirmed. The Houlton Police Department reported several confirmed cases of canine parvovirus in the area, while the...

These Maine programs face significant cutbacks as federal funding ends

Several Maine programs, including nutrition education and transportation services, face closure due to funding cuts. MAINE, USA — Several programs in Maine are losing funding as of Sept. 30, which will either shut down their services or...

Maine child riding an electric scooter crashes into truck

A 13-year-old boy crashed an electric scooter into a pickup truck in Bath on Tuesday morning. The boy was riding the electric scooter to school about 7:25 a.m. when he crossed Congress Avenue from Lincoln Street, according to Police Chief Andrew...

3 Malayalam films to watch on OTT this week: Hridhu Haroon-Preity Mukhundhan's Maine Py...

Malayalam cinema brings a fresh new lineup of movies this week, ranging from romantic thrillers to action comedies. If you’re still deciding what to watch, here’s a curated list of must-watch Malayalam films to check out on OTT. 3 Malayalam movies...

2025 Maine Marathon supporting three local beneficiaries

RECIPIENTS WILL HAVE TO WAIT LONGER TO LEARN HOW MUCH THEIR MONTHLY PAYMENTS WILL INCREASE NEXT YEAR. IT'S MARATHON WEEK HERE IN MAINE - AND SINCE 19-97 THE RACE HAS GIVEN AWAY NEARLY 8-MILLION DOLLARS TO LOCAL CHARITIES. THIS YEAR, "THREE"......

Northern Light Health to close walk-in care in Waterville

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Northern Light Health says its Waterville walk-in care will close at the end of the year. In an announcement on Tuesday, hospital officials said this is part of the organization-wide changes that began this summer. They...

Maine day care provider files federal lawsuit against DHHS

A Trenton day care owner has filed a federal lawsuit against the Maine Department of Health and Human Services after she said she was retaliated against for reporting child abuse."I have reported many instances of child abuse and neglect or...

Northern Light announces plans to close another Maine clinic

Northern Light announces plans to close another Maine clinic The company says its walk-in care clinic in Waterville will close before the end of the year. Inland Hospital in Waterville already closed this year. Updated: 3:48 PM EDT Sep 30, 2025...

Waldo Hospital Offers Drive-thru Flu Clinics in October

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital will offer drive-thru flu clinics at several Waldo County locations in October. The clinics, which are open to the public, will offer both the standard-dose flu shot and the high-dose often favored by seniors....

Maine’s food pantries face volunteer shortage while anticipating cuts

Phylis Allen spends her days looking for things. She searches for potatoes at Sam’s Club, cheap beets and ginger at Walmart and a local grocery store. She studies the weekly inventory from Good Shepherd, Maine’s only food bank, for good deals on...