However, an amended version of the bill, if passed, would limit price growth for some private insurance plans
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Lawmakers advance tax break compromise for Wabanaki nations
The Mi’kmaq Nation would get a representative in the Legislature under the amended bill.
Hunt eggs in Lewiston, hear Celtic music in Farmington, get sticky sweet all over
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Scenes of sweet treats to come in Auburn
Local ice cream shop gears up for the season and this week’s opening.
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
The 1949 recording predates the discovery whale song by nearly 20 years and was made when the ocean was much quieter than it is today.
Camping with the family? Check out these kid-friendly sites in the Rangeley region
As the spring thaw hits, you may be looking to plan your next outing into the Maine woods. Here are some campsites that offer the seclusion of nature with the amenities some can’t live without.
Coburn Gore border station expansion won’t hurt environment, study finds
The U.S. General Services Administration found no significant adverse impact for the $95 million expansion project in northern Franklin County.
Avon voters elect selectmen, school director, pass budget at annual town meeting
Voters chose two selectmen and a school board member, and made changes to the budget.
Annual outdoor benefit concert in Rangeley canceled
Rangeley Health and Wellness cited difficulty in booking performers as the reason the festival won’t happen this summer.
Lewiston leaders grapple with school budget: ‘The money simply doesn’t exist’
Councilors and school committee members met Monday to work through an education budget that raises spending even as it cuts 30 positions.