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A Maine walk-in patient with a tick bite avoided Lyme disease but not a surprise bill
Leah Kovitch’s insurer denied coverage for the walk-in visit. Its reason? She hadn’t obtained a referral or preapproval for it.
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6mNeighbors object to proposed Stonington oyster shop
Plans to open a small retail oyster business at 11 North Main Street in Stonington continue to face challenges, this time from a number of neighbors who expressed concerns about increased traffic, pedestrian safety, noise and excessive lighting. Stonington resident Abby Barrows, owner of Deer Isle Oyster Company, had hoped to sell oysters, related merchandise […]
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4mCreator of world’s largest gingerbread village appears at Aroostook summer festival
VAN BUREN, Maine – The creator of the world’s largest gingerbread village made a special appearance in northern Maine this weekend for Van Buren’s annual “Christmas in July” festival. Jon Lovitch, the holder of several consecutive Guinness World Records for the world’s largest gingerbread village, worked with guests young and old to create their very own […]
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2mSeattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
The Seattle Police Department is searching for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the city’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure. The jumpers face trespassing charges, according to a report provided by Public Affairs Officer Brian Pritchard. The BASE jumpers purchased tickets […]
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2mPrivate Maine coastal island with cabin for sale for $400K
Burying Island has been in the same family for around 25 years and used for hosting guests, picnics, and camping.
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4mTroy Jackson says he hasn’t heard from Graham Platner in weeks
Jackson said that there wasn’t much daylight between his policy vision and Platner’s message, which galvanized many Democrats.