The ombudsman will be charged with helping to guide the transition to a new health insurance exchange that has met pushback from unions and retired employees.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Pandemic politics leave D.C. in gridlock as virus surges
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuse to budge in either direction on aid packages.
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Posted inSports
Padres Clevinger needs Tommy John surgery
San Diego gives pitcher Mike Clevinger a two-year deal then announces he will miss 2021.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Its finances stronger than expected, Bates delivers pay hikes to staff
The Lewiston college has not been hit as hard as anticipated by costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta man pegs Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as location in mystery photo
A photograph that might show the daughter of a World War II Royal Navy sailor was apparently taken in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Posted inMaine, News
Bowdoin College officials report 2 employees, 1 student test positive for COVID-19
So far, the college has reported 8 positive COVID-19 cases this semester — four students and four employees.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: U.S. men’s soccer beats Panama, 6-2
A young United States team earns its first win since the coronavirus forced break in February.
Posted inNation & World
Peru’s Congress selects centrist lawmaker to be new leader
Francisco Sagasti is the next chief of state by default.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
‘Do Not Drink’ order remains in force in Skowhegan
The president of Maine Water Co. says a final test result is needed before the order can be lifted.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Police say Mexico man failed sobriety test, appeared to be affected by drugs after bicyclist killed
Alger Aleck is expected to enter an initial plea at his arraignment scheduled for the last week of January.