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Stalled contract talks with Anthem may cost Northern Light patients

by Joe Lawlor June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

Northern Light says the contract will expire Sept. 30 if it and the health insurer can’t come to an agreement, resulting in thousands of patients paying out-of-network fees for care.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Tickets on sale for ‘The Princess Bride’ actor Cary Elwes at Merrill Auditorium

by Skyler Cummings June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

‘The Princess Bride’ star will appear in Portland Sept. 12 for a screening and behind-the-scenes discussion of the iconic movie.

Food, Health

8 of the healthiest protein bars, according to nutrition experts

by Anahad O’Connor The Washington Post June 4, 2025June 1, 2025

Here’s what you should avoid when choosing protein bars — and better ingredients and brands to seek out.

Health, Maine, News

Maine DEP issues air quality alert for Wednesday and Thursday

by Drew Johnson June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

The department recommends that people along Maine’s coast consider limiting strenuous outdoor activities if they are susceptible to the effects of air pollution.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Maine children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel draws criticism and praise for posts about Gaza

by Ray Routhier June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Rachel Griffin Accurso’s outspoken posts asking the world to do more for the children of war-torn Gaza have garnered international media attention and prompted the group StopAntisemitism to ask the Department of Justice to investigate her.

Health, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Maine’s only medical school to expand in new home

by Joe Lawlor June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

The University of New England medical school will be moving from Biddeford into a new, $90 million building in Portland.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Opportunity Alliance to pay nearly $350,000 in settlement related to drug tests

by Drew Johnson June 2, 2025June 3, 2025

The Department of Justice says the nonprofit social services organization submitted ineligible reimbursement requests for drug testing at its Morrison Place site in Portland from 2018-21.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Bono’s memoir gets a third iteration, this time on the small screen

by Chris Klimek Special to the Washington Post June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Zooming in on the rocker’s interior life, the Apple TV+ film ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ documents the musical stage presentation of the singer’s 2022 book.