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Medicare Crackdown: CMS has paused new enrollment for hospice and home health providers for six months, citing “systemic” fraud and aiming to keep new bad actors out while it investigates current ones—an effort tied to Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud push that also includes travel to Maine. Rail Watch: New details are emerging about concerns that could delay the Bucksport rail line lease, with critics pointing to track condition and investment questions after CSX’s Pan Am takeover. Public Health Tension: A Bangor church’s needle exchange pilot is helping residents access supplies and care, but it’s also sparking neighbor pushback. Housing & Local Deals: A historic Husson president’s house in Bangor is on the market for about $580,000, while Portland’s planning board approved a Boys & Girls Club expansion to serve more teens. Nonprofit Spotlight: Mainebiz launches Community Impact Awards to recognize business-backed nonprofit work statewide.

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Maine updates campaign finance laws, passes one other election-related bill in 2026

Maine updates campaign finance laws, passes one other election-related bill in 2026

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