But the measure still fails on a 50-50 vote, leaving intact lower-cost health insurance plans that critics say don’t protect people with pre-existing conditions
2018
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Apartment complex at Scarborough Downs approved
The Planning Board votes unanimously to authorize a major redevelopment of the 500-acre property that was purchased by developers this year.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Hampden Academy graduate among those killed in New York limo crash
Michael Ukaj, a 2002 graduate of the school, was a former Marine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Disruptions to Maine fuel supplies not expected in wake of refinery explosion
Maine energy officials say the explosion and fire at the Irving refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, is not likely to cause broad problems here.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
Watch video: Candidates for governor spar over climate change, abortion
A largely cordial race turns lively as all four candidates to succeed Gov. Paul LePage confront hot-button issues to set themselves apart from their rivals.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Dead inmate at Kennebec County jail identified as Skowhegan man
The sheriff’s office says the cause of death of Moises Pujols, 34, remains under investigation pending autopsy results.
Posted inMaine
‘Super Star’ Constellation gets flat tire on its way to JFK airport
The truck carrying the fuselage from the 1958 TWA airliner got the flat tire while traveling on Interstate 495 near Boston.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Comedian says he was only joking about a boycott after Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh
John Fugelsang’s tweet about not visiting Maine while Collins is in office was liked and retweeted thousands of times, with many commenters supporting a boycott.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bid reaches $5.25 million for Portland’s Time & Temperature building
The auction for the iconic 14-story Portland office building runs through Thursday afternoon.
Posted inCommunity
Day of Remembrance program planned at Whitefield Elementary School
Oct. 14 event hosted by Whitefield Historical Society.