Bangor Daily News
Mainers feel the pinch of surging food prices
Rising grocery costs in Maine force families to make extreme sacrifices, including skipping meals, while large retailers maintain profits and residents struggle against stagnating wages and inflation.
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7mHow a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic team
The proposed Protect College Sports Act aims to safeguard Olympic programs in U.S. universities, ensuring that scholarship and roster spots remain protected amidst shifting financial priorities in collegiate athletics.
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6mMaine approved for Medicaid waiver that could help jails pay for addiction treatment
Maine has received federal approval to use Medicaid funds for pre-release medical and behavioral health services, marking a significant shift in correctional healthcare and support for re-entry.
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7mProposed restrictions to Lewiston’s needle exchange program will harm the city, coalition says
Lewiston voters will decide in November whether to restrict needle exchange programs, a move public health advocates warn could undermine crucial efforts to prevent disease and save lives.
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4mThyroid treatment concerns patient
Dr. Roach provides reassurance to a thyroid cancer patient undergoing radioactive iodine treatment, explaining its targeted nature and safety while addressing concerns about high-dose ibuprofen prescriptions.
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3mPartner’s frequent visitors strain relationship
Abby offers guidance to a woman struggling with her partner's intrusive family dynamics and an actor feeling excluded from a new project by his long-time friends.