The average individual plan premium would increase by 16.8%. The Maine Bureau of Insurance is slated to finalize rates in August.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine Community College System president stepping down next year
David Daigler, who has led the system since 2019, will leave at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bangor father pleads guilty to murder of 10-year-old son
Joshua Smith was 1 of 3 adult caretakers charged in connection with the 2024 death of Braxtyn Smith.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine judge: Secretary of state was right to invalidate trans ballot referendum
Shenna Bellows said last month the initiative could not appear on the November ballot because the petition fell short of the number of required signatures by about 500. A Superior Court judge on Thursday agreed, but the petitioners plan to appeal.
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See 3 lakeside camps in Maine you can afford
Buying a waterfront retreat is little more than a dream for many Mainers, but these properties in Brownfield, Otis and Smithfield might make it come true for less than $400K.
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Boater makes ripples in Richmond waters | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures a dinghy operator rippling the smooth surface of the Kennebec River.
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Maine issues recall over moldy cannabis flower
The health and safety recall was issued Tuesday for the strain ‘Drip Burger,’ which was sold at 7 retail stores.
Posted inGuides, Maine, Things to Do
How to spend 48 hours way Down East
Visit the landmarks (including one across the border), explore small towns and take in the dramatic scenery.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Maine Democrats buoyed by voter turnout — a troubling sign for Republicans
With 93% of the ballots counted, Democrats cast roughly 68,000 more votes than in 2018, with independents joining them by a 3-to-1 margin.