Dispatch: Hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts

Maine hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts

Thousands of people are expected to lose Medicaid, but no one knows exactly who will lose coverage or which parts of Maine will be hit hardest.

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How we reported on addiction treatment in Maine’s jails: A behind-the-scenes look at and key takeaways from a recent four-part series. Read this story by Emily Bader

RSU 9 leaders angered by state rejection of student homelessness grant: The wording in the rejection letter from the Maine State Housing Authority, received just days after submission, was called “insulting.” Read this story by Ben Hanstein

Farmington continues talks on intersection cameras, addresses public privacy concerns: As officials advance a federal camera grant, they are forming a steering committee to shape use policies and clarifying that the funds cannot be redirected to local repairs. Read this story by Ben Hanstein

Machias Select Board approves liquor license for virtual sports business despite neighbors’ concerns: North Street residents object to a “bar” in their neighborhood, but town officials say a lack of zoning leaves them few grounds to deny it. Read this story by Evan W. Houk

The Monitor, MCPIR announce new board member, C-SPAN partnership: Mike Federle retired as Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Media after seven years of leading the global media brand. Read this story

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