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36,000 Mainers to be dropped by cuts to private Medicare Advantage plans

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff At least 36,000 Mainers will lose their Medicare Advantage plans in January as insurers cut offerings nationwide, according to new information collected by the state insurance bureau.

Health insurers in Maine cut back Medicare program as costs loom

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff At least four companies that provide Medicare Advantage plans to older Mainers are cutting the options they offer in the state amid regional rollbacks and federal reductions to Medicare.

Brownville school board member steps down

MILO — The resignation of one of Brownville’s representatives to the SAD 41 Board of Directors was accepted during a school board meeting at the Penquis Valley School on Oct.

Davis named Maine County Commissioner of October

Paul Davis of Sangerville was selected Maine County Commissioner of October in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter.

New president takes helm of Northern Light Health

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health is now under new leadership.

Maine’s highest court to decide if state is providing lawyers fast enough to people who can’t afford them

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BINGHAM — Maine’s highest court heard arguments on Oct.

Grand opening, ribbon cutting for Triple Goddess Wellness Center

MILO — Triple Goddess Wellness, a unique blend of café, boutique and apothecary, is redefining what it means to be a local community hub.

The hidden costs of owning a home in Maine

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Buying a home in Maine is an expensive investment, but plenty of costs arise in the months and years after move-in day.

Early voting by absentee ballot available across Maine

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Politics Editor Mainers can vote early by absentee ballot at all municipal offices starting Monday through the rest of October ahead of the state’s Nov.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union collecting food items

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union is currently collecting donations of food to support local backpack programs.

Pine Tree Hospice celebrates 40th anniversary at Peaks Kenny State Park

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Sixty-plus volunteers and their family members gathered on Saturday, Sept.

Fire Prevention Week: Protect your family by practicing home fire escape plan, testing smoke alarms

PORTLAND — During Fire Prevention Week (Oct.

Let’s talk about screening mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer can be detected through a mammogram up to three years before patients can feel any changes.

What happened when all of Maine’s gubernatorial candidates met in the same room

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff WATERVILLE — Nearly all of the candidates seeking to become Maine’s next governor rubbed shoulders in a Waterville hotel on Thursday morning, Oct.

Reading dog celebrates 14th birthday at Milo Elementary

MILO — For the last two years Erma the READing (Reading Education Assistance Dog) Dog has been visiting Milo Elementary School to visit classrooms and work one on one with students who are struggling with reading and also has been stopping by during summer sessions.

Northern Light and Anthem extend contract for 30 days

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have extended their contract for another month, the parties said in a joint statement on Oct.

Northern Light is now out-of-network for Anthem customers. Here’s what that means.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff After a monthslong dispute, Northern Light Health’s contract with Anthem insurance has expired after the parties failed to reach an agreement through mediation.

Northern Light to leave Anthem network after failed contract mediation

By Annie Rupertus and Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff After weeks of stalled negotiations and mediation, Northern Light Health and Anthem failed to reach an agreement to keep the system’s hospitals and doctors within the insurer’s network.

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