Alpine tundra in the Northeast is 'greening', new study finds
https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2026-10-09/alpine-tundra-in-the-northeast-is-greening-new-study-finds
Cuts coming to Cumberland County program providing rides to low-income Mainers
https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2026-10-09/cuts-coming-to-cumberland-county-program-providing-rides-to-low-income-mainers
Cassella to treat Juniper Ridge Landfill PFAS waste in Brewer
https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2026-10-09/cassella-to-treat-juniper-ridge-landfill-pfas-waste-in-brewer
The three candidates jousted over several hot-button issues during a policy-heavy debate in Bangor.
PCHC says the funding will help with a transition to a new electronic medical records system and alternative payment models.
Maine AG, 45 states seek court approval of generic drug settlement
https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-10-08/maine-ag-45-states-seek-court-approval-of-generic-drug-settlement
U.S. government asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over Army's handling of Lewiston mass shooter
https://www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2026-10-08/u-s-government-asks-judge-to-dismiss-lawsuit-over-armys-handling-of-lewiston-mass-shooter
More than 27,000 acres conserved in Western Maine
https://bit.ly/4rYUf7p
Ending the federal 'roadless' rule could threaten these Maine forests
https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-10-08/ending-the-federal-roadless-rule-could-threaten-these-maine-forests
Nonprofit looks to buy Hancock County papers from Reade Brower
https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2026-10-08/nonprofit-looks-to-buy-hancock-county-papers-from-reade-brower
Leftover federal funds provide early fuel aid to some Maine households
https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2026-10-07/leftover-federal-funds-provide-early-fuel-aid-to-some-maine-households
Gas, poles and wires push up Maine electric bills, public advocate says
https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-10-07/gas-poles-and-wires-driving-up-maine-electric-bills-public-advocate-says
Prime Healthcare terminating contract with Brunswick organization that staffs three Maine hospital emergency departments
https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-10-07/prime-healthcare-terminating-contract-with-brunswick-organization-that-staffs-three-maine-hospital-emergency-departments
Maine granted waiver allowing jails, prisons to bill MaineCare
https://www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2026-10-07/maine-granted-waiver-allowing-jails-prisons-to-bill-mainecare
President Donald Trump loomed large over the debate as Jackson, a Democrat, sought to portray his Republican rival as too closely aligned with the White House. Collins disputed that and touted her seniority and influence in Washington.
Algal bloom is intensifying offshore in Maine waters
https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-10-06/algal-bloom-is-intensifying-offshore-in-maine-waters
Businesses team up to take on Maine food waste
www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-10-06/businesses-team-up-to-take-on-maine-food-waste
Maine regulators reject CMP's temporary rate hike
https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-10-06/maine-regulators-reject-cmps-temporary-rate-hike
Fired nurse reinstated at Central Maine Medical Center, according to union
https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-10-06/fired-nurse-reinstated-at-central-maine-medical-center-according-to-union
One of the 15 nurses who was terminated last month from Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston ahead of a union election has been reinstated, according to the National Nurses Organizing Committee.
