Carrie Jones Apr 13, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. AUGUSTA—A bill meant to protect patients and the public when birthing centers are going to close passed both Maine legislative bodies in March. Governor Janet Mills signed the bill, April 3. The bill will begin immediately due to an emergency clause added to the bill via the legislature, which made … Continue reading Maine Law Will Require Hospitals to Give 120-Day Notice Before Shutting Birth Centers