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State study shows contaminants found in medical marijuana

Consumer

Fifty years ago the energy crisis officially began, and it hasn’t ended

An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.
Consumer

Generac recalls 64,000 portable generators over fire, burn concerns

The company said the recall applies to 64,000 units sold between April 2011 and June 2023.
Consumer

Ahead of federal rate talks, Bangor businesses seeing a rise in prices

Shop owners in the city said increased operational costs could hit consumers.
Local News

National Cheeseburger Day Deals: Wendy's, McDonald's and Burger King

It's National Cheeseburger Day, and franchises are offering deals - as long as you use their app.
Consumer

Maine minimum wage to increase in 2024

The new wages go into effect statewide on Jan. 1, 2024.
Consumer

You need to update your iPhone ASAP to fix a big security flaw

Researchers who spotted the software flaw said it was being "actively exploited" to push commercial spyware.
Consumer

Why experts say your auto insurance cost may be going up

According to Bankrate, the average annual premium for auto insurance in Maine in 2023 went up about $65 compared to 2022.
Consumer

Report: Furnishing a dorm room costs about $1,400 per student

That's up about 14 percent from last year.
Health

How will Mainers benefit from Medicare negotiating prices for 10 drugs?

President Joe Biden has revealed a plan to lower the cost of some prescription drugs for seniors that includes drugs treating diabetes, cancer, and heart failure.
Health

Medicare could negotiate prescription costs with pharmaceutical companies

The Biden Administration aims to cut costs of 10 different drugs that can treat illnesses from diabetes to autoimmune diseases to heart failure for Medicare members.
Health

Medicare patients should be seeing lower prescription drug prices

Ten prescription drug prices will be lowering costs. It's the first time the government has done this.