Stories about Dirigo
The Great Seal of the State of Maine was adopted in June 1820. There have been variations in the details of the seal, but the overall design and images remain true to the original.LePage seeks to pull the plug on Dirigo; supporters urge restraint
Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the intent of legislation being drafted by Rep. Sharon Treat, D-Hallowell. The corrected text is below. The LePage administration has the Dirigo Health Agency in its cross hairs. The agency is best known as the home of the controversial DirigoChoice subsidized ...
Baldacci looks back on ‘fortunate time’ as Maine governor
The Associated Press on Dec. 25, 2010, at 2:01 p.m.
By Glenn Adams AUGUSTA, Maine — As governor for eight years, John Baldacci was buffeted from the start by huge revenue shortfalls brought on by a teetering economy, which shut down businesses and threw thousands of Mainers out of work. But looking back as he completes his tenure, the 55-year-old ...
Report credits Dirigo for Maine’s small leap to universal health care coverage
The Associated Press on Dec. 13, 2010, at 5:28 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — The challenge to expand coverage under the federal health care overhaul law won’t be as daunting in Maine as it is in much of the nation, according to a new report. Maine already has been involved in innovative efforts to provide affordable health coverage for its residents, ...
Glenburn art teacher killed in Friday morning collision in Bangor
Harvard student asked to leave bar for ‘bad behavior,’ not drunkenness
LePage blasts teachers union for endorsing same-sex marriage question
Reporting crime
A people’s revolt in Bar Harbor
Old Town football coach steps down
Perakslis helps UMaine beat Albany; Binghamton next in America East tournament
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Stony Brook knocks out UMaine to win America East tournament
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Former CEO of MaineToday Media Richard Connor sued over $250,000 in loans
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Gary Allan talks with the BDN leading up to Bangor concert
Mid Coast Actor’s Studio provides new forum for classic plays
Signs lead artist to opportunity
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