The two organizations are collaborating on AMH Health, which will offer Medicare Advantage health insurance plans.
Portland
Posted inThe Forecaster
Hospital receives funds for obesity study
PORTLAND — Maine Medical Center has received $1.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to study how changes in a specific gene affect obesity. Maine Medical Center Research Institute faculty scientist Robert Koza has found that animals are less likely to become obese on a high-fat diet when the gene is not expressed or […]
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Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
At Royale Lunch Bar, 11-year-old reviewer pairs grilled cheese with tomato soup: ‘I have no regrets.’
‘I’d definitely return,’ she concludes.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: It’s a tight fit at Royale Lunch Bar, but on the whole, the menu works
While the poutine needs a tuneup, the pickles are peerless.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Melissa Sweet shows ‘How to Read a Book’
The Maine illustrator teams with Kwame Alexander for his poem-turned-book.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Onward and upward – from the shelter steps to Maine businessman
Maxwell Chikuta relied on General Assistance and food stamps when he first arrived in Portland from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sixteen years later, he’s got a Ph.D. and just opened his second business.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Rash of burglaries hits Portland restaurants, stores
Police don’t yet know whether the break-ins – at least six in the past three weeks – are connected.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland man remains in critical condition as assault investigation continues
Police say Rodney Cleveland was assaulted by Everett Meserve, who was being held in Cumberland County Jail on $50,000 bail after appearing in court Monday to face an elevated assault charge.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Portland Chamber Music Festival livens up lineup with a rock concert
A new program at Space on Friday night features two classical musicians who also play as a pop-rock duo.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
More options for vegan diners – try the tasting menu
These multicourse, set-menu meals are available at many Portland restaurants. You may need to order ahead, though.