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Maine reshuffles money to pay for heating aid held up by federal shutdown
MaineHousing is temporarily moving $2.2 million from other programs to help some residents pay for heating costs.
UNE launches buoy off Camp Ellis to collect local storm and climate data
The data will help a coastal Saco neighborhood prone to flooding prepare for a wetter, stormier future.
Wiscasset loses ARPA funding after data center proposal, confusion
The town’s plan to build affordable housing got muddled when a developer expressed interest in building an AI data center at the same site.
Northern Light Health’s Waterville walk-in clinic to close this month
The clinic was previously set to close at the end of the year, but is closing earlier due to low patient volume.
Negotiations continue between Northern Light, Anthem on Monday
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says patients are out of network at Northern Light Health unless an extension is made or contract is reached. Northern Light says it won’t bill Anthem or its patients until negotiations are resolved.
Wessie’s Den closes in Westbrook
The video and pinball arcade/pub launched on Brown Street in early 2022.
Maine restaurants, food producers honored by Yankee magazine
Ocotillo, Backriver Blends and Skordo were listed among New England’s best new offerings in the publication’s annual awards.
Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for thousands in Maine
States are warning that funding from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps some 45,000 Mainers, may be delayed.
As deadline passes, Northern Light, Anthem have yet to strike a deal in contract dispute
Northern Light’s president said there would be no disruptions to patients while negotiations continue.