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Maine health insurance co-op stems losses in third quarter
Community Health Options saw losses of $3.3 million from July through September versus $17.3 million over the same period last year.
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Opponents of legalized marijuana set to request recount, at cost of $500,000
The group intends to submit petitions by Wednesday, hoping the month-long recount will erase Question 1’s unofficial winning margin of 4,402 votes.
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Maine retailers scramble to find holiday staff in tight job market
Employers are using old and new methods to advertise for scarce seasonal workers while also raising hourly pay and offering flexible schedules.
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New Trump administration could have broad impact on Maine
The president-elect’s positions have changed often, but could alter how Maine approaches issues such as health care insurance, education standards, energy policy, cross-border trade, immigration and more.
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Trump can deliver on some campaign promises more easily than others
He could cancel President Obama’s executive orders right away, but undoing the Affordable Care Act and other actions would require congressional help. And will he order an investigation of Hillary Clinton?
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Down East area reopened to shellfish harvesting as level of biotoxin fades
The waters from east Penobscot Bay to Canada were closed in late September, forcing the recall of 5 tons of Maine clams, mussels and quahogs.
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Wealthy recovered nicely from Obama’s 2013 tax hikes, study suggests
Research indicates the increases didn’t slow their income growth or the economy, findings that are relevant to the presidential campaign.
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Out-of-network costs to soar for members of Maine health insurance co-op
Deductibles will rise as much as 472 percent next year as Community Health Options pressures members to use cheaper in-network services.
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Key health insurer in Maine drops elective abortion coverage
Community Health Options, a major provider under the Affordable Care Act, says it has to cut costs in 2017, but losing that benefit could hurt some women who can’t afford to pay.