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Independent, local, gonzo journalism from Old Town, Maine. One reporter covering what others won’t touch.
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Old Town Cut 17 City Jobs to Plug a $1.5M Budget Hole. Who Made That Call?
Old Town eliminated 17 city jobs in 2025 to plug a $1.5M budget hole. Were residents told? Who made the call? We’re digging in.
Maine Medicaid Whistleblower Fired After Alleging $45M Fraud at State Health Provider
A whistleblower inside one of Maine’s largest Medicaid providers says he was fired after raising alarms about tens of millions in fraudulent billing. Maine DHHS has suspended payments and the AG is investigating.
Who’s Funding Maine’s New Vaccine Bills? Following the Money in Augusta
Three new vaccine-related bills are moving through the Maine Legislature. Who is bankrolling both sides of this fight? We follow the money in Augusta.