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Northern Light, Anthem contract talks stall ahead of midnight deadline

by Joe Lawlor and Drew Johnson September 30, 2025October 1, 2025

Northern Light Health physicians and medical providers will be out of network for patients with Anthem plans starting Wednesday, and it is unclear when negotiations on a new contract will resume.

Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Defending champ back at top of Varsity Maine girls soccer poll

by Lee Horton September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Bangor is ranked No. 1 for the third time in four polls this fall.

Fact Brief, Local & State, News

Did Portland ban the sale of menthol tobacco? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

A statewide effort to ban all flavored tobacco products across Maine stalled in the Legislature last year.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Pittsfield man charged with animal cruelty

by Amy Calder September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Christopher Colson Jr. is alleged to have sexually assaulted a dog, leading to its paralysis and eventual euthanization.

Business, Local & State, News

Augusta seeks to strengthen property ordinance

by Keith Edwards September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

City officials consider requiring owners of unsightly vacant buildings to either get them occupied or register them and pay fees.

Maine colleges, Sports

Bates College field hockey off to hot start | College notebook

by Nathan Fournier September 28, 2025September 28, 2025

The Bobcats are 4-0 in NESCAC play for the first time in program history.

Business, Local & State

H-1B visa’s $100,000 price hike leaves Maine employers worried about impact

by Kelley Bouchard September 26, 2025September 29, 2025

President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that’s not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.