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A new way to talk about abortion? In Maine, using deep conversation to reach voters
Is it possible to have calm, in-depth discussions about a fraught issue like abortion? Maine’s Planned Parenthood thinks so, and is using “deep canvassing” to garner support without confrontation.
In Maine, a looming vaccine deadline for EMTs is stressing small-town ambulance crews
Statewide, the COVID vaccination rate for first responders is more than 95%. But it’s not as high in more rural areas, where ambulance crews can’t function if just a few people quit.
Vaccine Requirements Are On The Ballot In Maine, After A New Law Divided Parents
Maine passed a new law last year to increase childhood immunization rates. The law, not yet in effect, would forbid religious and philosophical exemptions — if it’s not repealed on Super Tuesday.
Newly Blue, Maine Expands Access To Abortion
Maine elected a wave of Democratic women to state office in 2018. They’ve pushed Maine to join a handful of other states shoring up the right to an abortion ahead of expected Supreme Court challenges.
