The average individual plan premium would increase by 16.8%. The Maine Bureau of Insurance is slated to finalize rates in August.
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Proposed Windham development draws scrutiny
Some residents argue the 27-home subdivision would encroach on farmland and be inaccessible to school buses.
Noble school board candidate who asked for recount says he’s changed his mind
Mathew Roy lost to incumbent Margaret ‘Peg’ Wheeler by 72 votes in the MSAD 60 race. If a recount had gone forward, Roy would’ve had to cover the cost of the process if the result was unchanged.
L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.
Greely High School’s Title IX audit finds inequity in athletics
The review found some girls teams had less access to equipment, facilities and opportunities.
Deer, dog ticks are abundant in Maine right now. Here’s what to do about them.
Your frequently asked questions about ticks are answered
Patients suffering from long-term Lyme disease symptoms face difficulties
Researchers are studying post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome and why some patients have symptoms for months or years after being infected.
State pedestrian safety campaign adds to parallel efforts in Portland
The announcement came on the same day that the city began developing its first comprehensive transportation plan in more than 30 years.
Arundel residents pass mobile home rent stabilization ordinance
Residents from local parks have been working for months to prevent rent hikes they say they can’t afford.
Gorham school district rolls out official AI policy
The new handbook comes as the district prepares to start using the platform MagicSchool AI in the fall.