Now living in Croatia, Brian Milakovsky, his wife and young daughter yearn to return to Ukraine — if that will even be possible.
Health
As COVID-19 surged, so did the number of nursing students preparing to enter the fight
The statewide workforce shortage for nurses has shrunk as a result of students eager to gain experience from helping to tackle the pandemic.
Cutting-edge, aerial drone technology could help combat browntail moths
Maine needs a visionary, collaborative approach to address challenges like this persistent infestation.
Nursing home and assisted living workers to gain representation
A new advisory council is tasked to obtain insight into a struggling, underappreciated — yet critical — workforce.
$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.
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.
Bicycling alone, no more: Maine moves toward active transportation
Walking trails, bicycle paths and other improvements are under consideration. Rural residents need the projects most.
Tiny Coopers Mills reeling in the aftermath of nursing home closure
Four of the five nursing homes that closed in Maine this fall had big increases in contracted staff hours leading up to the pandemic.
COVID rapid tests can be scarce, yet holidays approach
Wearing ‘layers’ against the virus is highly recommended — led by being vaccinated. But the U.S lags in testing, and that’s one of the safeguards.
Maine’s pollen problem is nothing to sneeze at
As pollen seasons lengthen with climate change, the state with a high asthma rate plans to use a federal grant to collect data and establish allergy warnings.
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