The family homestead of the first woman Cabinet member became a national monument on Monday.
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Harvard Pilgrim will continue covering HIV drugs, following state investigation
The reversal comes after a state investigation and charges by advocacy groups that proposed policy changes would violate the Affordable Care Act.
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Roopers Beverage and Redemption sells Main Street Auburn store
Lighthouse Discount Liquor replaces Roopers on Main Street in Auburn.
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Republicans look to defund Maine’s new paid leave program
An emergency bill from Rep. Joshua Morris, R-Turner, to eliminate a new payroll tax faces an uphill battle in the Legislature, where Democrats hold majorities in both chambers.
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Maine company wants to create a new American hotel chain
HomeAwhile, an apartment-style hotel being built in Scarborough, could set a blueprint for modern extended-stay lodging. The group behind it was shaped by working-class roots.
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Maine artist designed shoes for the New England Patriots
Eamon White, a South Portland teacher, coach, graphic designer and shoe customizer, designed and hand-painted cleats and shoes for the Pats’ ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign.
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Bluesky is taking off. A Mainer helped design it.
South Portland native Devin Ivy is part of the small team that built the social media site winning over users fed up with Elon Musk’s X.
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Some fishermen see Trump as a friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
Conservation groups who have pushed for stricter rules and fishing standards said they’re also waiting to see the direction Trump takes fisheries and ocean policy.
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Despite progress, Maine women still earn less and are more likely to live in poverty
A report released Thursday calls for more equity in the labor market to close the gender pay gap and improve women’s access to higher paying jobs.
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Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bill would ‘ensure Americans are not erroneously denied their well-earned Social Security benefits simply because they chose at some point to work in their careers in public service.’