The state’s partnership marketplace will be ready for open enrollment in October 2013.
March 2013
UMaine, community college leaders lobby against funding cuts
University of Maine System Chancellor James Page said he is grateful for Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed flat funding, but that the group of 7 schools will need the legislature’s help to make tuition more affordable.
Sentencing date for Zumba convict pushed back
Mark Strong Sr., who was found guilty Wednesday of promoting prostitution and one count of conspiracy, will not be sentenced until March 21.
Regulators worry NE fishermen are cheating
Regulators say catch locations reported by some boats aren’t matching satellite tracking of the boats’ location.
Maine health coalition chief tapped for national post
Elizabeth Mitchell has led the Maine Health Management Coalition since 2008.
Michael Jordan applies for Fla. marriage license
It will be the second marriage for No. 23.
Maine lawmakers may delay drone regulations
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee has tabled a bill that would require police to obtain a warrant before deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle.
Controversial ordinance gets first public hearing in Gardiner
Gardiner city councilors unanimously push forward the controversial issue of allowing small livestock in residential areas.
Portland launches effort to ban polystyrene cups, plastic bags
The non-biodegradable, petroleum-based products cannot be recycled in a cost-effective way and pose a serious environmental and public health risk, the city says.