The proposal would ensure the insurers are spending enough on claims and improving care for customers.
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Ex-defense contractors plead not guilty to illegally donating to Sen. Collins’ campaign
The indictment did not mention the Maine Republican by name and did not cite any violations by her campaign.
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Congressional candidate tried to save injured snowmobilers in Maine woods
Bangor’s Garret Swazey, who hit the trails to gather signatures for his election paperwork, wound up at a ‘horrible’ scene where one man died and another was badly hurt
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine might cut student loan debt for first-time homebuyers
The bill would provide one-time funds for mortgages to first-time homebuyers who have student loan debt.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills barely mentioned opioid crisis in State of the State, and people noticed
Although the governor’s speech drew some criticism, administration officials say they’re focused on the epidemic of fatal overdoses and making systemic changes to improve services and save lives.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
Sens. King, Collins push for more seasonal worker visas
The Maine senators say an increase in the cap is important because small businesses are having difficulty finding employees around the country.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Fears of war grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
A vaguely worded decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin did not say if troops were on the move, but it appeared to dash the slim remaining hopes of averting a major conflict in Europe.
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Canada’s protests settle down, but could echo in politics
The protest reflected the spread of disinformation in Canada and simmering populist and right-wing anger.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers make late move to close Long Creek Youth Development Center
Legislators gutted a bill originally aimed at limiting some use-of-force techniques at the youth prison, and now seek a timeline to close the facility entirely.
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Trump took classified national security items to Mar-a-Lago, National Archives says
The archivists also say that certain social media records were not preserved by the Trump administration, and White House staff frequently conducted official business using unofficial messaging accounts and personal phones.