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Martin’s Point Health Care to pay $22 million to settle Medicare fraud claims

by Emily Allen and Joe Lawlor July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

An agreement announced Monday, the largest Medicare fraud settlement in state history, includes a $3.8 million payment to a whistleblower who sued Martin’s Point in 2018 alleging that it was miscoding the health conditions of Medicare Advantage patients.

Business, Nation / World, News

A Biden plan cuts student loan payments for millions to $0. Will it be the next legal battle?

by COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

This summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to apply for a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever.

Business, Nation / World, News

Teamsters say Yellow Corp. trucking company is shutting down, filing for bankruptcy

by BY WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

Its expected liquidation would mark a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Farmers’ Almanac looks ahead to ‘Greatest Show on Earth’

by Steve Collins July 31, 2023August 2, 2023

Lewiston-based almanac eyes total eclipse next spring — and colder weather, too.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News

Maine actors say strike is about getting streaming services to play fair

by Ray Routhier July 31, 2023August 2, 2023

Most union actors rely on residual pay from past work, but streaming services use a different payment model than the one broadcast networks have long used.

Business, Maine, Uncategorized

With a constant eye on the bottom line, China couple see their artisanal cheese production flourish

by Amna Sheikh Morning Sentinel July 30, 2023July 30, 2023

The future looks bright for Fredrikson Farm as it looks to produce more than 30,000 pounds of cheese next year, the most in its history and up from about 5,000 pounds only five years ago.