Augusta public affairs firm hires 2; Kozak & Gayer in Augusta recognized by US New & World Report; Tanya Verzoni joins New Dimensions Federal Credit Union.
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Affordable Care Act plans head for double-digit hikes in Maine
The state’s three providers under the law will have to reduce their rate requests to gain approval, but are likely to get increases of 17.5 percent to 27.1 percent.
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Parent of Portland’s Vets First Choice buys 2 Phoenix pharmacies
Direct Vet Marketing is using cash to strengthen its position in the pet medications industry.
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Salvation Army store in Waterville to close Sept. 26 because of rising costs, declining sales
The organization will open a social services office in the city’s downtown for people in need.
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Federal court dismisses Maine health insurer’s $23 million claim
Community Health Options is seeking payment for losses it incurred under the affordable Care Act in 2015. It is appealing the court’s dismissal.
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Ebenezer’s Brew Pub in Brunswick closes
The in-house brewery’s production dropped by 50 percent in 2016.
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Maine trades council hires former Strimling assistant to top post
The former assistant to Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling, Jason Shedlock, will be in charge of overseeing the day-to-day operation of the 5,000-member trade association.
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Maine lawmakers pull plug on bill to maintain solar incentives
The governor’s veto is narrowly sustained amid warnings that L.D. 1504 would raise electricity prices, leaving a plan to phase out financial inducements for rooftop panels in effect.
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Energy giant Con Ed proposes to deliver Maine wind energy to Boston
The New York utility wants to partner with a group of energy developers called Maine Power Express LLC to build a 630-megawatt wind facility in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.
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Idexx revenues beat expectations
The animal health care company reported revenues 9 percent higher than the second quarter of 2016.