Signs-ups spiked after Biden took office, with Democrats rolling out a series of tax breaks that give millions of Americans access to low-cost plans. Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the program.
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For IRS, backlogs and identity theft problems remain, but there is ‘cautious optimism’ watchdog says
The report serves as a reality check of sorts as IRS leaders say the funding boost is producing big improvements in services to taxpayers.
Maine lobster industry’s defamation lawsuit still pending as similar case in Massachusetts is dismissed
Five plaintiffs in Maine sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation last year after it urged consumers not to buy lobster over the right whale controversy.
Australian Open: Now a mom, Naomi Osaka gets ready to make her Grand Slam return
Naomi Osaka joins Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki as former Australian Open champions returning to Melbourne Park for their first time as moms.
High school schedules and scores for Jan. 10-11
High school games for Wednesday, Jan. 10, and Thursday, Jan. 11.
Farm to table: Bethel woman driven by passion to get local products to customers
Meryl Kelly logs about 150 miles a week taking orders, picking them up at farms and delivering to restaurants and customers in western Maine.
Housing authority: Linnhaven owner neglected to inform agency of intent to sell
According to a law that went into effect in October, mobile home park owners are required to give 60 days’ notice to both residents and MaineHousing via certified mail.
Wednesday’s college roundup: St. Joe’s cruises past Johnson & Wales
Women’s basketball: Grace Ramsdell and Elizabeth Stapelfeld each score 19 points to power the Monks.
Nick Saban retires as football coach at Alabama after 17 seasons
Nick Saban, who was 297-71-1 as a college coach, won seven national titles, six at Alabama.
Men’s hockey: UMaine prepares for long stretch of Hockey East competition
Playing consistently on back-to-back nights against the same opponent will be a key for the Black Bears the rest of the regular season.