How are housing authorities shaping new development?

The centers aren’t bound to the same oversight as doctor’s offices and are often connected to religious organizations that oppose abortion. Read this story by Emma Zimmerman.

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How are local housing authorities in Maine shaping new development? | The Maine Monitor

As Maine’s reproductive health providers face defunding, they worry about crisis pregnancy centers waiting in the wings | The Maine Monitor

Maine's long term care ombudsman disappointed by revocation of federal nursing home staffing rule | Maine Public (Maine Monitor context: Maine nursing homes lead nation in meeting the Biden administration’s staffing standards, but challenges loom)

Homeschooling is growing in Maine. Here’s what that looks like. | The Maine Monitor

UNE to launch opioid response training program targeted at rural Maine | Maine Public

Maine schools explore nature-based playgrounds | Portland Press Herald

What Superfund cuts and PFAS cleanup delays could mean for Maine | The Maine Monitor

Augusta officials fail to temporarily ban new homeless shelters | Kennebec Journal

Bath reinstates crossing guard position after student injuries | WGME

Her husband wanted to die with dignity. A death cafe helped them prepare. | The Maine Monitor

Millinocket Marathon draws 3,200 runners in its 10th year despite bitter cold | News Center Maine

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