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ICYMI from The Monitor: Citing reimbursement shortfalls, two of the three agencies in the state that pair people with in-home nursing care are no longer accepting new clients under the Section 96 MaineCare program. | The Maine Monitor
After three of the four towns in a Deer Isle-area school district already voted to suspend their shared superintendent, the board overseeing the whole district voted to place him on paid administrative leave. | Bangor Daily News
Christopher J. Whalley, a disbarred criminal defense lawyer from Ellsworth, was sentenced to serve 14 months for stealing $190,000 from the estate of a dead client. | Bangor Daily News
Advocates working to end child food insecurity in Maine preparing to defend federal welfare programs | Maine Public
The Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is on track to meet its annual target of 10,000 passengers boarding a plane. If the threshold is reached, the airport will receive $1.3 million from the FAA for capital projects. | Mount Desert Islander
Mount Desert Island Hospital is acquiring Acadia Family Center in Southwest Harbor. The center’s behavioral healthcare services will be integrated into MDI Hospital’s Community Health Center in Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor Clinic. | Mount Desert Islander
The Maine Department of Labor finalized rules for the state's new paid family and medical leave program. | Maine Public
Maine game wardens in cooperation with Operation Game Thief are offering a $2,000 reward for each of two moose that were found illegally shot in Washington County. | Bangor Daily News
A survey of almost 250 educators across the state reveals concerns about the costs of being a teacher, the lack of professional development and the need for improved diversity in the workforce. | Maine Public
A new report says Maine’s infrastructure rates a “C” grade, with bridges and dams needing the most attention. | Spectrum News Maine |