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John Richardson

Maine, Portland

Metro Editor, MaineToday Media, @pressherald and Maine Sunday Telegram.

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  • Federal grant will keep support center open for Lewiston shooting victims

    6 days ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    An $8.5 million federal grant awarded this week is expected to fund a support center for victims of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting through January, while the long-term future of the center remains unclear as Maine lawmakers consider state funding to keep it open next year. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ office announced the federal award from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime on Thursday.

  • Canadian students coming to Maine face ‘excessive searches’ at border, Susan Collins says

    1 week ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    Canadian students attending school in Aroostook County are now being subjected to excessive security screening and questioning when crossing the northern border. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican who leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, raised the concern during a budget hearing on Thursday with the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

  • Large turnout expected at Maine State House to debate transgender rights, girls sports

    1 week ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    AUGUSTA — Maine lawmakers are holding a series of public hearings Thursday on bills that would ban transgender athletes from competing in girls sports and roll back gender identity protections in the state’s anti-discrimination law. The hearings come after the Trump administration sued Maine last month for allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls sports, saying it violates a federal law protecting women from discrimination in education.

  • Emergency bill would restore full MaineCare payments to hospitals

    1 week ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    AUGUSTA — A bipartisan group of lawmakers launched a last-minute attempt Wednesday to free up $118 million in MaineCare payments to health care providers that were delayed until late June after a previous proposal collapsed. But the emergency measure immediately faced an uphill climb.

  • MaineGeneral cutting mental health, disabilities services for children

    1 week ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    MaineGeneral Health confirmed Monday it is cutting pediatric psychological services in central Maine, a move advocates say will make it more difficult to access care for children with mental health challenges, autism, attention deficit and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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John Richardson
John Richardson @jrichmaine
5 Jan 23

It was 25 years ago today when a light rain began to fall. We had no idea what was about to hit us. https://t.co/GUNYmHre76

Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald @PressHerald

On the 25th anniversary of a devastating ice storm that left half of Maine without power for weeks, the @PressHerald takes a look back with stories, interactives, photos, front pages from the aftermath, and remembrances from reporters and readers. https://t.co/4T1CcES8Wr

John Richardson
John Richardson @jrichmaine
19 Sep 22

RT @randybillings: ICYMI: Archival records show Maine Gov. LePage, w/ 2 years left on his term, sought at least 2 positions in the Trump ad…

John Richardson
John Richardson @jrichmaine
22 Aug 22

RT @PressHerald: Do NOT miss this one, from @joelawlorph Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated…