Stephanie Grindley

2 weeks ago | fox23maine.com | Stephanie Grindley

Almost half of Maine’s rural hospitals are in danger of closing, according to a new report out this week. (WGME)

2 weeks ago | wgme.com | Stephanie Grindley

PORTLAND (WGME) – Almost half of Maine’s rural hospitals are in danger of closing, according to a new report out this week. The report by The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says there are symptoms leading up to closures, most notably financial losses in patient services, like a labor and delivery unit closing. Looking at two-year averages of financial margins, many of the hospitals in our state are grappling with these types of losses.

2 weeks ago | wgme.com | Stephanie Grindley

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Aging is a part of life but in Maine, it’s becoming a reality fewer people can afford. New data uncovered by the I-Team shows that the price of long-term care in Maine has soared, now ranking among the highest in the country. That’s leaving families with tough choices, and in some cases, no options at all. “Old age is not happiness”Charles and Judy Berg of Buckfield have been together for more than 70 years, first meeting while in a Russian class.

3 weeks ago | wgme.com | Dan Lampariello |Marissa Bodnar |Stephanie Grindley

PORTLAND (WGME) – The CBS13 I-Team held a town hall event Tuesday about contracting disputes and a proposal to require contractors to be licensed in Maine. The I-Team was joined by a panel of stakeholders and policy makers, including a contractor and lawmaker. Maine is one of just six states that doesn't regulate home contractors in any way. The Maine Attorney General's Office receives more complaints about home contractors than any other trade or business.

1 month ago | fox23maine.com | Stephanie Grindley

While searching for an apartment to rent, Jody and Wayne told the CBS13 I-Team they fell victim to fraud, paying multiple application fees for apartments that turned out not to be on the market. "We tried pounding on the door and saying, ‘Hey, do you know your house is being used in a scam?’ But there was no one home,” Jody Johnson said.