AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 13 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor: * * * Sen. Baldacci celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental health care. Sen. Baldacci is one of 20 senators to earn a perfect score for their 2025 voting record. "I'm very   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 13 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel: * * * Sen. Ingwersen to introduce bill to promote mental health and wellness in heritage industries When the 132nd Maine Legislature reconvenes in January, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, will introduce legislation to address the mental health needs of Maine's hardworking farmers, food producers, fisherman and loggers. "Resolve, to Establish a Working Grou  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 13 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol: * * * Sen. Reny to introduce legislation to improve access to affordable medications in rural communities When the 132nd Maine Legislature reconvenes in January, Sen. Reny will introduce legislation to address the critical lack of access to affordable medications that Mainers are facing -- particularly in rural and underserved communities with Federally Qualif  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 13 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham: * * * Sen. Tepler celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental health care. Sen. Tepler is one of 20 senators to earn a perfect score for their 2025 voting record. "It is an   more

ORONO, Maine, Dec. 12 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * To help prevent chronic health issues, UMaine researchers strengthening mental wellbeing among Downeast seniors * As an emergency medical technician in Machiasport, Hannah Maker has witnessed how chronic stress and isolation affect the well being of older adults in Washington County, where population health falls below the state average. That's why she joined an initiative from the University of Maine t  more