Maine may legalize the composting of human remains

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Published
May 30, 2023

Maine may legalize the composting of human remains

Supporters say the natural end-of-life option has environmental and spiritual advantages, but some religious groups in other states have fought against the concept.
Published
May 30, 2023

Maine’s high school graduation rate dropped during the pandemic, but may be recovering

This year's grads were freshmen when the pandemic hit, making this past year their first relatively normal high school experience.
Published
May 29, 2023

Maine State Music Theatre returns with a full season lineup and its most challenging show yet

"Titanic" kicks off the 2023 season June 7 at Maine State Music Theatre.
Published
May 29, 2023

Maine researchers, patients help shed new light on mysteries of long COVID

A new national study tracked 10,000 patients in Maine and across the country.
Published
May 26, 2023

Harpswell lighthouse among latest beacons U.S. government is giving away

Town officials say they plan to discuss taking ownership of Little Mark Island Monument.

Published
May 25, 2023

Lawsuit accuses bishop of Diocese of Portland of facilitating sexual abuse

The suit alleges that Bishop Robert Deeley was one of three high-ranking members of the Catholic Church who were negligent in allowing a high school administrator in Massachusetts to sexually abuse minors for several years starting in 2011.
Published
May 25, 2023

Gov. Mills proposes changes to paid family leave plan

As proponents rally to build support for the bill, the governor recommends tightening eligibility and reducing payouts for the proposal, which is under attack from some business groups that say it would be too burdensome on employers.
Published
May 25, 2023

Waterville looks to improve public notification system during emergencies

The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
Published
May 25, 2023

Lawmakers may study hospital ‘facility fees’ before restricting them

Ann Woloson, executive director of Mainers for Affordable Health Care, said she supports creating a task force to study the issue and balance the needs of patients and hospitals.
Published
May 24, 2023

Impacts of federal debt default could spread through Maine’s workforce, economy

The state has a lot of federal workers, and a lot of retirees and veterans who collect benefits. The biggest worry, though, seems to be in the unknown. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debts.