In many states, insurers face a deadline of Wednesday to lock in their rates for next year under the Affordable Care Act, and some are announcing double-digit increases.
September 2017
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
As lawmakers add, cut and tweak, Maine’s law for recreational marijuana takes shape
The oversight committee adopts stricter residency requirements for licensing; broadens allowances for growing pot; and preserves the 12-plant limit on adult-use grows.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine sheriffs call for national solution to immigrant detention issue
Amid threats by Gov. LePage, all 16 of the state’s sheriffs say it’s up to federal officials to resolve concerns about the legality of detentions.
Posted inNews, Sports
Boston sports teams to launch initiative to fight racism, hate speech
‘Take the Lead’ will feature public service announcements.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Medical examiner at Robert Burton murder trial testifies victim shot in back
One round was fired when Stephanie Gebo was down on the floor of her bedroom, Margaret Greenwald said.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Smoke alarm hurries Pixies fans out of the State Theatre
Smoke used for effects in the show’s encore Tuesday drew the fire department, but there was no emergency.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reverses decision to end tribal public health funding
The funding for a tribal government employee to work on chronic disease prevention was cut off 3 months ago.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine People’s Alliance launches in-home care referendum drive
The measure would be funded by a 1.9 percent tax on income earnings above $127,000, generating enough funding to help 30,000 Mainers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Unattended death in Weld leads to drugs, sleeping 3-year-old, police say
Elspeth Donnelly was pronounced dead on arrival at Rumford Hospital after being taken there by her boyfriend, Ian Klanfer, 35, who was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Maine, News
Spiders that take care of their kids, and then some
All spider species, even the ones that don’t build webs, construct some kind of protective covering for their eggs, writes Dana Wilde.