David St. Pierre is stepping down after 33 years with the Lewiston Police Department, and the city will soon start the process to find his replacement.
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Work requirements would strip MaineCare from thousands. Who are they?
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services officials estimate more than 31,000 Mainers could lose insurance in the first year of the new work requirements.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does Maine law prohibit medical billing over 6 months after the service date? | Fact brief
Legislation passed by the Maine Legislature in 2020 focuses on preventing ‘surprise’ medical bills.
Posted inMaine, News, Things to Do
Lewiston prepares to launch balloon festival
Lewiston city employees prepare Simard-Payne Memorial Park for the weekend’s balloon festival kicking off Friday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As Trump ends DEI efforts, Maine conference helps businesses increase diversity hiring
Inclusion Maine conference draws employers who want to attract a more diverse workforce at a time when even holding the event runs counter to the Trump administration’s anti-DEI efforts.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield board hears plan for $1 billion ‘water battery’ in Oxford County
The pumped storage hydropower project is slated to be located in a relatively undeveloped area in Dixfield, with a small part in Canton.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Peak Eats delivers restaurant meals to Rangeley-area doorsteps
The urban convenience of restaurant delivery is now an option in Rangeley and Oquossoc Village.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Postal Service rate increases could squeeze Maine businesses
The state’s remote geography means most shipments destined for beyond New England will face higher surcharges over the winter holiday season.
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Lewiston council OKs tax deals for senior housing projects
Construction on the first 44 units of senior housing at the former Martel School will begin this fall, Lewiston Housing staff said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Sports
For Portland’s Robert Elowitch, art dealer and pro wrestler, life was about passion
Elowitch, who died at 82, made a name for himself in 2 wildly different worlds, going by Robbie Ellis in the ring.