Bangor Daily News
Small public libraries urge state commission to allow volunteer staffing, unpaid directors
Maine's public libraries face controversy as new state commission proposals require all libraries to employ paid directors, sparking concerns among small, rural, and volunteer-run institutions.
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9mState plans Central Maine Healthcare hearing as concerns over Prime grow
Maine will hold a public hearing to investigate whether Prime Healthcare Foundation is violating staffing and care agreements at Central Maine Healthcare, amid growing concerns over patient safety.
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6mThis Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer
Biddeford native Luke D’Alessandro shares his journey from Maine youth theater to winning an Emmy for his innovative costume design work on the hit show The Masked Singer.
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5mMaineHealth brings in 3rd party to reassess birthing unit closure
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is hosting a public Zoom forum to introduce independent experts reviewing the controversial decision to close its labor and delivery unit in December.
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10mMaine teachers and students say school cellphone ban is working
Maine schools have successfully implemented a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban, leading to improved student attentiveness, fewer classroom distractions, and more meaningful in-person social interactions among students.
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1mMEASLES OUTBREAK
A recent measles outbreak has sparked a significant shift in public sentiment, leading to increased willingness and openness toward vaccination efforts.