Maine, behavioral health services

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
Maine Gov. Janet Mills and the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement has been reached in the DOJ's lawsuit against Maine, in which the state was accused of unnecessarily segregating children with behavioral health disabilities in ...
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 man sentenced for what prosecutors call 'thrill kill' of co-worker
A California man who went missing 25 years ago has been found at a hospital after his sister saw his picture in a news ...
Record number of Maine voters cast ballots in 2024 election
More than 840,000 voters cast ballots in this November's election, which Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said was the most ...
Here’s the inside story of the Maine town 'built by ski bums'
PORTLAND, Maine — In 1958, a couple named Irv and Edna Judson opened a motel near Sugarloaf Mountain, the second tallest peak ...
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Next Act’s ‘Almost, Maine’ Is For the Romantics
Wordplay, and some literal takes on those words, allow for a humorous overlay to heavier topics and provide laugh-out-loud ...
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 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...