The office of the state superintendent of insurance is holding a series of meetings to hear public comment about the rate increase requested by Anthem Blue Cross. The next meeting in central Maine will be 4-6 p.m. Monday in the Androscoggin Room at the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation at 76 Northern Ave., Gardiner.
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Erskine announces last day of school
CHINA — Parents and students should be advised of several changes to Erskine Academy’s school calendar. Friday, April 15 has been rescheduled as a no-student/teacher-workshop day. In addition, due to excessive storm days, it is necessary for students to attend classes on June 20 and 21.
Posted inSports
NBA: Another chance for Heat to hurdle Celtics
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Miami Heat are well aware of the meaning of Sunday’s visit by the Boston Celtics. Now, they also know what they will be getting at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: GOP senators support LePage’s agenda, not deeds
It’s easy enough for Gov. Paul LePage to dismiss criticism of his words and actions when the naysaying comes from the media and his political opponents.
Posted inNews
Skowhegan organic farmer to talk policy in Congress
SKOWHEGAN — Sarah Smith of Grassland Farm likes to talk about organic foods and the $36.6 million in sales it generates annually in Maine.
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Former Sheriff’s deputy cleared of assault charges
AUGUSTA — A jury on Monday cleared former Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office deputy of an accusation that he slapped the mother of his child in the face in a parking lot two blocks from the courthouse.
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Unity College to host lecture on first in the nation project
UNITY — Unity College will host a presentation on the first student residence on an American college campus built to the Passive House standards, the highest standards for building efficiency.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
LePage again shows his ‘ignorance, insensitivity’
Gov. Paul LePage has done it again — shown his ignorance and insensitivity. Now he has removed a mural in the Department of Labor building that depicted the history of Maine workers. Why? During his campaign, and since, he has declared that he is working for the people of Maine, not special interests. Doesn’t seem […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Was historical wall life-threatening to Maine?
Nothing better to do? Was the Maine historical wall so life-threatening that it had to come down, had to be moved? Who voted for this so-called governor? Hope you’re happy. Gov. Paul LePage had to come in and take right over to let everyone know he can do what he wants. Forget about the Maine […]
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‘We are being exploited, and that needs to stop’
The last couple of years we have heard about the deficit and how are we going to pay this money back. Here are a few suggestion that might help a little: * All of our politicians in Washington, D.C., should take a cut in pay. * They should pay for their own health insurance benefit […]