8 min Use of antipsychotics in Maine nursing homes climbs After an initial crackdown and decline, the rate of the powerful medications given to nursing home residents has ticked back up in recent years. ByRose LundyApril 21, 2024
6 min Maine Recovery Council close to distributing first $9 million, grant process still in the works Council members say the slow approach is deliberate, and hope to start soliciting grant proposals next month. ByEmily BaderApril 21, 2024
3 min Nurses, technicians at Machias hospital to strike The union representing Down East Community Hospital staff says the group plans to strike for two days starting April 30. ByKate CoughApril 19, 2024
6 min New evaluation methods threaten organ donation in Maine and New England The rules are intended to reform a system lawmakers and advocates say is plagued by corruption and inefficiency. BySlade MooreApril 7, 2024
5 min Study finds treating self-neglect among older adults can prevent later abuse Researchers point to an advocacy program in Maine that works with Adult Protective Services as one solution to preventing exploitation. ByRose LundyMarch 24, 2024
10 min A tenth of Maine’s pharmacies have closed in the past decade As Walgreens and other chains shutter locations and reduce hours, Mainers point to independent pharmacies as filling a critical need. ByEmily BaderMarch 3, 2024
1 min Help us report on Maine pharmacies Your help in reporting this story is greatly appreciated! ByEmily BaderFebruary 23, 2024