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Cancelled plans, caps on enrollees and a dearth of info on some premiums: It’s Medicare open enrollment time

Spectrum Generations serves older adults in Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Somerset and Waldo counties, plus Harpswell and Brunswick. Photo by John Forbes. Cancelled health insurance plans, little information from the federal government and general economic anxiety have dominated the start of open enrollment for Medicare, which ends Dec. 7. Maine’s...

Somerset County, ME · 12d

92 Moose

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Maine's Job Market Is Booming, According to New National Rankings

Maine’s job market is booming, but how does the rest of New England stack up? Here’s what the latest rankings reveal.

Maine · 11d

Ultimate Maine

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Maine's Job Market Is Booming, According to New National Rankings

Maine’s job market is booming, but how does the rest of New England stack up? Here’s what the latest rankings reveal.

Maine · 11d

97.5 WOKQ

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L.L.Bean Is Turning Maine Into a Holiday Wonderland

When was the last time that you visited LL Bean?

Freeport, ME · 11d

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$5.6M grant will help Maine train 500 workers for skilled jobs

Maine has secured nearly $5.6 million in federal funding to train 500 workers for in-demand careers and help employers fill skilled jobs in defense shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, construction and related trades. “Employers need skilled workers to keep Maine’s key industries moving forward,” said Maine Department of Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman....

Maine · 13d

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Emerald Ash Borer quarantine remains in effect

STATEWIDE -- It’s that time of year when people start thinking about firewood. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is reminding everyone that the state’s Emerald Ash Borer quarantine remains in effect. The quarantine helps protect Maine’s ash trees by restricting the movement of materials that...

Maine · 12d

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Maine fire officials share heating safety tips as oil prices rise

Fire officials are sharing some reminders of how people can heat their homes safely, as departments are starting to see an uptick in fires caused by heating sources. It also comes as fire departments anticipate more people than usual to use alternative heating sources due to high oil prices. Scarborough...

Maine · 12d

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Tensions at UMaine rise as workers call for a stop to layoffs

On Monday night, lawmakers, students and unions that represent faculty, part-time staff, graduate students and other professional staff at the University of Maine called on leaders to stop layoffs that were announced in September. In a packed hall on campus, the groups called for UMaine leaders to consider all options...

Orono, ME · 12d

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Made for Moosehead: Flying the World’s Only DC-3 on Floats

Greenville has always been in Sam Canders’ blood. His father, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather are buried there. The lake, the mountain, and the seaplane tradition of Folsom’s Air Service were never just scenery. They were family geography. He learned to fly young in Presque Isle and treated school as...

Greenville, ME · 14d

The Cool Down

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Maine utilities push back against $130M refund after regulators said their profits were too high

Under the refund plan, a typical residential customer might receive about $20 a month for a year.

Maine · 15d

97.5 WOKQ

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Maine Finally Has a Standalone Toys 'R' Us Store Again, and It's Now Open

Auburn Mall now has a Toys R Us on Center Street, the first standalone store Maine has seen since 2018. Whether it stays open year-round depends on customer traffic.

Auburn, ME · 15d

Bangor Daily News

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Judge allows lawsuit against Maine salmon firm to proceed

The Canadian company has 13 active sites in Maine, including in Cobscook Bay and Machias Bay, where the company grows millions of salmon.

Maine · 15d

Ultimate Maine

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Maine Heating Oil Prices Are Getting Ridiculous & We're All Feeling It

when you thought the cost of literally everything couldn't possibly get any worse, heating oil has apparently decided to join the party. And not in a fun way.

Maine · 16d

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'We're struggling': Maine farmers impacted by ongoing drought eligible for federal relief

Farmers in four southern Maine counties impacted by ongoing drought conditions are now eligible for federal emergency financial assistance, with some agricultural producers qualifying for up to $500,000 in relief. The funding, available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA), is intended to help farmers recover eligible...

Maine · 15d

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Has your company updated its logo or branding in the past five years?

This poll has ended (since 1 day). Several Maine companies, institutions and nonprofits have executed brand refreshes or corporate rebrands to modernize or unify their brand. Most recently, MaineHealth rolled out a unified identity with an updated look, logo, names of hospitals, practices, administrative offices and other locations. In 2023,...

Maine · 12d

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MaineHousing and Project Home announce reopening of Maine’s Eviction Prevention Program

AUGUSTA – MaineHousing and Project Home, formerly known as the Quality Housing Coalition, have jointly announced that the Maine Eviction Prevention Program has reopened for new applications. The program provides rental assistance to eligible Maine households that have fallen behind on rent and are at risk of eviction. To...

Maine · 16d

Bangor Daily News

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Rockport voters to consider requiring inspections for rental housing properties

A group of local property owners argued in the meeting that the regulations restrict property rights and are intrusive.

Rockport, ME · 15d

WGME

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Crayola among companies accused of not disclosing hazardous chemicals in Maine

How many Crayola products were reported to contain formaldehyde in other states?. What is Maine's required timeframe for manufacturers to disclose toxic additives?. Why did Crayola fail to report chemicals in Maine compared to other states?. Portland based advocacy group, Defend Our Health, accuses major toy companies of failing to...

Maine · 15d

Fox Business

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Discount chain opening new stores across 7 states in October

The Pennsylvania-headquartered discount chain is expanding across seven states with a series of new store openings throughout the month.

Waterville, ME · 16d