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Northern Maine Medical Center to close obstetrics unit

By David Dahl and Kate Cough of The Maine Monitor

Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent announced Tuesday that it is closing its obstetrics unit, citing the continuing decline in the birth rate and staff shortages at the hospital.

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Trump found liable for sexual abuse and defamation — but not rape — in E. Jean Carroll suit

From the Associated Press

Maine DHHS unveils $1M plan to enhance child safety

By Susan Cover of Spectrum News Maine

Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends

From the Associated Press

Portland landlords pour more money into proposed rent control change

By Rachel Ohm of the Portland Press Herald

Top Maine Democrat wants to seal records of kids accused of most serious crimes

By Billy Kobin of the Bangor Daily News

Maine legislature considers pause in landmark landfill law

By Phil Hirschkorn of WMTW

Thousands of Mainers approved for student loan forgiveness

From WGME

How Bowdoin College plans to end its reliance on fossil fuels within 20 years

By Carol Bousquet of Maine Public

The FDA considers first birth control pill without a prescription

By Rob Stein of NPR

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