Hospitals raise alarms about tax changes, funding cuts

Washington County commissioners approve final payoff of 2025 debt. Full payment will be made by Feb. 18 at the latest, as commissioners agree to strict terms for borrowing a tax anticipation note for 2026. Read this story by Judith Meyer.

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Hospital officials raise alarms about tax changes, funding cuts in governor's proposed budget | Maine Public

Maine could finally require mold, chemical testing for medical cannabis | Portland Press Herald (Maine Monitor context: Maine has no testing requirement for medical cannabis. Public health advocates want that to change.)

Maine considers $5M fund to convert vacant schools into housing | WMTW

Maine college endowments saw big gains in 2025 | Portland Press Herald

Lewiston City Council limits ICE cooperation, tables shooting victims needs assessment | Maine Public

Shah unveils health care plan in bid for Maine governor | News Center Maine

Independent candidate for governor Rick Bennett unveils housing affordability plan | Spectrum News Maine

Portland Jetport to pay South Portland $125K in settlement over tree removal | WGME

Winter doesn't eliminate risk of wildfires in Maine | WMTW

Importance of mental health services for first responders highlighted in aftermath of Bangor plane crash | Spectrum News Maine

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