ICE arrests in Maine are up 50%

Modivcare riders raise concerns as fight continues over MaineCare transportation contract. Maine has delayed awarding Modivcare the entire state for another year as an appeal goes to the state Supreme Court. Click the image to read this story by Adrienne Washington.

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Maine Monitor reporter Adrienne Washington appeared on News Center Maine today to talk about her story that covered concerns Modivcare riders have with the company and the lawsuit over a decision to award Modivcare a statewide transportation contract. Watch the appearance.

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