South Portland pharmacy’s drug record closing sale is criticized

Rite Aid in Mill Creek followed the rules in selling prescription data to a nearby provider, but at least one customer is upset.

Doctors’ offices in primary-care experiment

The payment system will reward preventive care, not expensive testing.

Maine health care reform gets $26M boost

Medicare will pay higher up-front fees to more than 20 primary care practices to improve health care delivery by rewarding value instead of volume.

Maine marijuana growers form trade group

The group aims to help shape future policies and protect growers’ rights.

‘A very important day’

Jim Lacey of Portland remembers when he and other military veterans didn’t feel very appreciated.

But that wasn’t the case Thursday as he sat in his wheelchair beside Congress Street and watched the annual Veterans Day parade.

“Every year it gets better,” said Lacey, a 67-year-old who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. “It feels good.”

Undocumented immigrants push for reform

They urge passage of the DREAM Act, which would allow them to achieve legal permanent residency and citizenship.

In Portland, immigrants fearing deportation call for reform

Others join a Portland man fighting deportation to Guatemala at a small rally in Monument Square to push for federal immigration reform.

Parade, ceremonyhonor veterans in Portland

Hundreds watch the events to remember those who have fought in the nation’s wars.

Mainers across the state thank vets today

Parades, memorial ceremonies and other events have begun to pay tribute to the men and women who have served the country’s military.

Restaurant stands up,lets calories be counted

Anthony’s becomes the first city restaurant to post the numbers voluntarily as a customer guide.