Hospitals warn of dire consequences if bill makes health care cheaper

York County is rebuilding its destroyed dunes. Officials warn it's just the start to save the coastline. The county is bolstering beaches and dunes washed away by storms as part of a $5.1-million effort that involves piping up sand from the seabed. But full restoration would cost $50 million. Read this story by Emmett Gartner.

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Maine Democrats propose $250M plan to offset rising health insurance costs | News Center Maine

Hospitals warn of dire consequences if Maine bill makes health care cheaper | Bangor Daily News

Lawmakers approve review of DHHS MaineCare fraud unit | Portland Press Herald

Maine GOP leaders relieved to hear Maine will be priority in Trump's 'war on fraud' | WGME

'Risking financial ruin': Survey reveals impact of medical debt on Mainers | WMTW

York County is rebuilding its destroyed dunes. Officials warn it's just the start to save the coastline | The Maine Monitor

If elected governor, Bellows would push bill requiring police to identify themselves | WGME

Graham Platner says he shuns DC consultants. His spending tells a different story. | Portland Press Herald

Mills says Republican ads would 'make mincemeat' of Graham Platner | Bangor Daily News

Dozens stopped as police crack down on speeding, distracted driving in Maine construction zone | WMTW

Mills travels to Presque Isle to celebrate free community college program | WGME

Bill seeking to lift supervision period for nurse practitioners signed in to law | WABI

Portrait of Sen. George Mitchell removed from the walls of the Maine State House | WMTW

Graham Platner once again under fire for a now-deleted social media post | Portland Press Herald

Republican Jim Libby submits signatures to appear on gubernatorial primary ballot | WGME

Alleged Tren de Aragua gang members arrested in Augusta after ATM jackpotting attempt | WMTW

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