New state laws tackle private equity’s growing role in health care
As more private equity firms buy health care physician practices and facilities, states are pushing back on acquisitions…
This fatal deer disease is moving toward Maine like a wildfire
If you’re a deer hunter, you’ve probably heard the term CWD. You may also know that it’s primarily…
Despite recycling program, lithium batteries still sparking fires at Aroostook landfill
When Fort Fairfield launched a lithium battery recycling program last year, the aim was to cut the number…
A rural Maine clinic might go it alone amid Northern Light turmoil
For almost a century, a local nonprofit has been tasked with providing health care for the small Hancock…
US health care needs intensive care
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Experts explain potential outcomes for new tariffs
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Economics professor and department chair at UW-Eau Claire, Dr. Thomas Kemp explained what…
A small Maine town’s broadband network is up. Now it needs more customers.
After years of work, Vienna finally switched on its municipal broadband network. Now it’s telling people to go…
Great white sharks head north into Maine, following seals and alarming beachgoers
Rick Clough spent some four decades fishing for lobsters and sea urchins off the Maine coast before spotting…
Maine’s intensifying drought couldn’t come at a worse time for potato farmers
With drought conditions growing across Maine, some farmers are feeling the burn as the soil dries up. Three-quarters…
Chiefs Roster: ESPN rankings explain all 2025 offensive line moves
Over the weekend, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler continued releasing his 2025 rankings for NFL players based on a poll…