Overcharging in Medicare Advantage plans has been happening across the country, experts say, although the Maine case is one of the largest uncovered by the Justice Department.
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Politicians ask Taylor Swift to postpone L.A. shows amid hotel strike
Postponing the shows would prevent the hotels the union is in a standoff with from cashing in on the gold rush that Swift’s concerts have generated in the cities she’s visited, union members said.
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Saudi Arabia extends cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day, potentially boosting prices at the pump
A series of production cuts over the past year has failed to substantially boost prices amid weakened demand from China and tighter monetary policy aimed at combatting inflation.
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Facebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same
The social media company said the Online News Act ‘is based on the incorrect premise that Meta benefits unfairly from news content shared on our platforms, when the reverse is true.’
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India joins rush to renewables, but its rural solar systems fall off grid
About 4,000 solar mini-grids have been installed in India, of which 3,300 are government financed and owned, according to Smart Power India. Only 5% of the government grids are operational, the group found.
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Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide
The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.
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Lewiston leaders hail governor’s plan for a New Mainers office
Officials say the new office will help integrate immigrants into Maine’s workforce
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John F. Murphy Homes constructing new facility on Hotel Road
Construction has started on the intermediate care facility for adults.
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New Dollar General store permitted off Lisbon Street
The new store is being built next to Advance Auto Parts.
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Additions and Subtractions salon relocates in Lewiston
Owner Nola Downing said the new location offers better parking and more visibility in a familiar part of town.