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Lewiston's first baby of 2026 debuts at Central Maine Medical
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (85+ words) LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston welcomed its first baby of 2026 just after 3:30 Thursday morning. The baby boy, Amir Barow, weighed eight pounds, one ounce, and measured 20 and a half inches long. Baby Amir was born to…...
Trump and first lady Melania to sign executive order to support foster care in the US
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (270+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday aimed at supporting foster care efforts in the United States. "President Trump will be joined by the first lady in the East Room…...
Maine middle school principal says he regrets dressing as ICE agent for Halloween
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (94+ words) Some accused him of mocking students, saying the immigrant community feels intimidated by ICE. In a letter to the community, Black says he regrets choosing the costume and claims he did so in a light-hearted spirit, without consideration for broader…...
Boy swallows 100 high-powered magnets, has surgery to remove them from his gut
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (301+ words) (TNND) " A New Zealand boy who swallowed up to 100 high-powered magnets underwent surgery to remove them from his gut. The 13-year-old was admitted to Tauranga Hospital on New Zealand's North Island. Doctors realized the magnets joined together to form chains…...
Raising Me Podcast Explores Teen Mental Health Pressures on Girls and Boys
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (325+ words) by Adrienne Stein, WGME PORTLAND, Maine " From social media comparisons to academic and athletic expectations, today's teens are facing unprecedented pressure"and it's showing up in ways parents might not expect. In a two-part series on parenting podcast Raising Me,…...
Walk 4 CMT aims to raise awareness about rare, incurable disease
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (87+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) " On Sunday, there's a walk to raise awareness about a rare, incurable disease. CMT is a progressive neuro-muscular disease that affects 135,000 people in the U.S., including an ... PORTLAND (WGME) " On Sunday, there's a walk to raise awareness about a…...
Maine schools use gradual starts to help ease students into school year
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (156+ words) WESTBROOK (WGME) -- Wednesday was the first day of school for many students across the state, including a handful of students in Westbrook. The district is starting early this year with what they call a "gradual start." Wednesday, first, second, fifth,…...
Lewiston students return to class
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (99+ words) LEWISTON, Maine (WGME)- It's back to school on Wednesday for some Lewiston public school students. First through ninth grade students start Wednesday, and pre-K, kindergarten, and grades 10 through 12 start Thursday. Lewiston Superintendent Jake Langlais says he's thrilled to start the…...
UMaine accidentally shared the names of all students who receive disability services
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (343+ words) by Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News ORONO, Maine (BDN) -- The University of Maine Orono violated nearly 1,000 students" privacy under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy act with a single email on Monday, according to an expert. The email sent…...
Fact Check Team: The Money Behind Gender-Affirming Care For Minors
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (141+ words) Financial Side of Things The financial implications of this rule could be substantial, as hospitals heavily rely on federal reimbursements. Though CMS reported the per-episode cost of surgeries related to gender dysphoria ranges from $53,645 - $133,911. It's difficult to calculate the overall…...