The state rules the ACA insurer’s push to make some of its policies more competitive missed the deadline, so now it hopes Anthem’s cheaper ‘silver’ plans are rejected.
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Rockefeller estate in Maine on market for $19 million, to benefit good causes
The artwork and personal items in the philanthropic family’s seaside home in Seal Harbor also are being sold, with the proceeds going to trusts and nonprofits.
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Harvard Pilgrim reduces Maine rate-hike request for 2018
The insurer says it can lower the increase to 29.2% from 39.7% on individual ACA plans, but that’s still well above the requests of its two competitors in the state.
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Maine home prices continue to rise, while sales volume drops off
Single-family home sales in June reached a median price of $205,000.
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Maine Girl Scouts recognize Sappi sustainability director
Laura Thompson is called a role model ‘for women, of any age,’ pursuing STEM careers and will be honored at a December reception.
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Bill to ban drivers’ use of handheld devices is heading to LePage’s desk
The bill has strong legislative and police support, but may not survive a possible veto by the governor.
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Local mussels return to menu
After an 11-week hiatus, mussels are once again being harvested by Casco Bay’s Bangs Island Mussels Co.
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Maine businesses scramble to apply for new batch of worker visas
The 15,000 additional H-2B visas being made available by the federal government will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Marina expansion planned as part of Portland Co. project gets initial approval
Developers plan to double the size of the marina on the eastern waterfront as part of a much larger redevelopment plan.
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Head of Maine Aquaculture Association named to federal marine panel
Sebastian Belle is a former lobsterman and state aquaculture coodinator.