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Maine settles with U.S. DOJ over children’s behavioral health services concerns
Maine has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after the agency took legal action against the state over its children’s behavioral health services. Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that her administration reached an agreement with the federal agency after years of negotiations.
Maine, Justice Department enter settlement to improve services for children with disabilities
Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Maine say they have entered into a settlement that requires the state to increase community-based behavioral health services for children
Maine settles DOJ lawsuit over children's behavioral health services
The U.S. Justice Department sued the state of Maine two months ago, claiming its treatment of kids with behavioral health issues violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Justice Department, Maine settle lawsuit over treatment of children with disabilities
Maine must strengthen its community-based services for children with behavioral health challenges to keep them from being placed outside the home, according to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice filed Tuesday in federal court.
Maine settles DOJ lawsuit over violations in care of children with behavioral disabilities
The Justice Department says they sued Maine in September, following an investigation and a public letter of findings notifying Maine of the violation. The lawsuit alleged that Maine limited families’ access to behavioral health services for their children to live in the community.

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Maine colleges expanding financial aid programs to reach more families
Like UNE, Colby College will also have a new financial aid program starting next year. "We have certainly doubled down on ...
Maine outlines steps needed for climate resilience in wake of devastating storms
The most immediate measure prescribes working across municipalities, counties and state agencies to coordinate future ...
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Maine Coon Cat Attempts to 'Play It Cool' While Making Friends with New Tabby Sister
Making friends can be tough—especially if you're a cat. Do you play it cool or make the first "meowve?" Milosh, the Maine ...
Thanksgiving storm to bring rain, snow, and messy travel to Maine
A storm will track off the coast of Maine through Thanksgiving day and into Thursday night bringing widespread rain and ...
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FDA finds bacteria, ‘black mold-like substance’ while inspecting Tom’s of Maine facility
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to toothpaste manufacturer Tom’s of Maine this month, ...
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Maine ski resort being sold for $27 million. Here's what we know
The Big Moose Mountain Ski Area in Greenville, Maine, and its 3,000 acres of land are being sold for a combined price of $27 ...
Maine man sentenced to 65 years for stabbing coworker to death in Waterville
A Maine man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for stabbing his co-worker to death in Waterville. Spridal Hubiak ...
Donald Trump Jr. buys 3,900 acres in Maine from family of defeated Republican congressional candidate
The property was purchased by a Florida company that Trump Jr. and his partners formed on Nov. 5 called Trump Timberland & ...