Dispatch: MaineHealth sued over potential closure of labor and delivery unit

MaineHealth sued over potential closure of labor and delivery unit

The lawsuit comes after months of community opposition to a potential closure of a Damariscotta hospital’s birthing center, and follows requests from Gov. Janet Mills and other officials to delay the decision.

Read this story by Megan Blonigen, Emily Bader and Abi Brissett

Iberdrola must open its books as CMP seeks greater profits in ongoing rate case, Maine utility regulator says: A group representing customers is seeking to understand why Central Maine Power is requesting higher returns than its parent company Iberdrola has previously said is necessary for its U.S. holdings. Read this story by Delger Erdenesanaa

Machiasport wins decades-long fight over a gravel road: “It’s been a whole thing in town,” Clerk Marcia Hayward said. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News

Rangeley Board of Selectmen approves $10,000 housing grant, caps future meetings at two hours: Board members filled two local openings, reviewed a positive audit and set an Aug. 18 special town meeting. Read this story by Ashton F. LeCraw

MSAD 58 voters to reconsider school budget in Monday referendum: The revised proposal for the 2026-27 school year restores full funding after voters rejected the initial spending plan June 9. Read this story by Ben Hanstein

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