Both camps aim to be seen as the protectors of the health insurance program for seniors.
2012
Grand opening Saturday
When Maine natives Kimberly Allen and Max Harvey returned home after living in New Hampshire, they didn’t have two nickels to rub together, says Allen. How far they have come. Harvey was working on cars while the couple lived in New Hampshire and he tried to find a place to lease locally to do the […]
Maine next to last in list of ‘thriving’ states
In Gallup poll results released Tuesday, Maine ranks next to last for the percentage of respondents who describe themselves as “thriving” in the first half of 2012. Only West Virginia fared worse. The results come a week after a separate Gallup poll revealed that a lower percentage of Mainers than residents of any other state […]
RSU 1 ponders hiring of Harvey
The Regional School Unit 1 board of directors will consider the nomination of Judith Harvey as assistant superintendent when it meets on Aug. 27. Harvey, who has been a superintendent, principal and teacher, would succeed Wayne Dorr, who held the position for a year. She lives in Hallowell. The RSU 1 meeting, which begins at […]
Legislative panel still puzzled by van pool plan
A legislative committee on Tuesday asked for clearer answers to the state’s plan to terminate a state-run van pool that serves about 250 commuters, but its request will not stop the GoMaine program’s service from ending Aug. 31. Government Oversight Committee members said they want to know how much subsidy money the GoMaine program has […]
Mid Coast Hospital opens diabetes center
BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital has launched the new Mid Coast Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology to provide medical care and education for adults living with diabetes. The center opened Monday and, according to a news release, focuses on a multidisciplinary approach designed to empower individuals to take an active role in managing their disease. […]
Dropped cell leads to one-car I-295 accident
A Norridgewock woman was issued a ticket for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle after crashing along Interstate 295 Tuesday night. Maine State Police Trooper Chris Rogers said the crash was reported at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday along I-295 northbound near mile marker 46 — just past the Alexander Reed Road overpass. Rogers said […]
Most stores pass Brunswick PD’s latest alcohol sting
Out of 21 establishments that underwent a Brunswick Police Department’s underage drinking sting conducted Aug. 3 — police say all but one passed. The police department has conducted underage drinking stings for establishments that hold permits and licenses for alcohol on- and off-premises since around 2008, according to police officer Terry Goan, following the dissipation […]