Tim Boetsch, an All-American high school wrestler and pro martial arts fighter from coastal Maine, is the go-to head coach in Sunbury, Pa., in its quest for a revival.
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$20,000 signing bonus, anyone? Nursing homes still struggle with staff recruitment, retention
MaineCare reimbursement rate increases went into effect this month, but there will be a lag before facilities see the impact.
Peter Neill: Maine is positioned for greatness in a troubled world
Dirigo, indeed. Base our future on human ecology, not ‘nostalgia and empty tradition.’
Inflation pushed by electric rates, rigged against customers
Bigger uses of power have leverage to negotiate. Residential users do not, so prepare for increases.
Five Maine House Republicans vote to condemn insurrection, support law enforcement
The resolution passed the Senate unanimously, but a majority of House Republicans – 49 – opposed it.
Kate Cough: Lithium find prompts landowners to search for Earth-friendly solution
The Freemans say they will extract spodumene responsibly. They hope to allay local concerns, and keep the TV reporters at bay.
Barbara Walsh: Maine’s struggles with domestic violence and child abuse worsened last summer
Our project, “Unsafe Homes: Children in Peril,” put a spotlight on the issue. A legislative advocate for children is optimistic about pending reforms.
Samantha Hogan: A year later, Maine still last state without public defenders
Lawmakers returning to Augusta this month may recommend enacting a bill to open the state’s first trial-level public defender office.
Andrew Howard: $800 million surplus, COVID-19 will dominate upcoming session
Republicans want to return half of the state revenue surplus to taxpayers. Gov. Mills signals willingness to consider it.
Rose Lundy: Rise in contract staff key sign that nursing homes are struggling
One month after a Maine Monitor investigation highlighted the problem, five facilities shut their doors.
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