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The hospital at the center of Northern Light Health’s financial problems

The health system lost money four years in a row, and its flagship hospital lost money two of those years, leading to difficult questions about its future.

Read this story by Rose Lundy

Paris officials say it is too late in the budget cycle to consider alternatives to Police Department staffing: The debate over contracting with the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is not fading, even as Norway and Oxford make clear they are not interested in a regional partnership. Read this story by Jon Bolduc

Maine lawmakers pass the first statewide ban on large data centers: The bill, which would prohibit new power-hungry facilities until late 2027, awaits Gov. Janet Mills’ signature or veto. Read this story by Torrie Herrington

Note: This story was produced as part of a partnership with NOTUS and the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute.

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Lawmakers adjourn with unfinished business, may return to handle vetoes | Maine Public

Maine’s jails will get more state funding for the first time in years | Bangor Daily News ($)

People with disabilities slam Graham Platner’s use of ‘R word’; he apologizes | Portland Press Herald ($) 

Maine Senate votes to restrict federal immigration agents from schools, health care facilities | WMTW

Fraud allegations may spark additional probe in case involving Maine clean election funds | Spectrum News Maine

Maine high court opposes proposed DOJ rule on investigations into federal attorneys | Portland Press Herald ($) 

Graham Platner unveils tax plan that includes 5% tax on wealth over a billion dollars | Maine Public

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree unveils affordability plan | Maine Public

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