Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
December 12, 2013

Uncertainty the theme for businesses at health law forum in Augusta

J.S. McCarthy Printers will see a premium increase because of fees and tax changes in the Affordable Care Act, company officials said.
Published
December 11, 2013

Cony, CATC to drop accreditation

Augusta school board votes to drop costly stamp of approval from regional agency.
Published
December 10, 2013

New Winthrop health program urges patients, physicians to question tests

Patients should ask doctors if a test is really needed, what the risks are, whether there are simpler or safer options, what would happen without the service and how much it will cost.
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December 6, 2013

Mandela’s death touches many in central Maine

Students, professors remember the legacy of Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at age 95.
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December 4, 2013

Waterville, Augusta religious leaders plead for ride help

Continuing problems with MaineCare ride services prompt meeting with state DHHS officials.
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December 3, 2013

KJ carrier saves Dresden woman after accident

Troy Rundstrom, 51, has been delivering the paper for at least 25 years and stopped early Monday to help a woman trapped in her car.
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December 2, 2013

Motivation key at Augusta’s Cony High physical education class

Competitive sports that rewarded athletes and left others feeling awkward have been replaced at many schools with activities that promote teamwork.
Published
December 1, 2013

Cony, CATC could drop accreditation

Augusta school officials say the voluntary stamp of approval is too costly.
Published
December 1, 2013

Chelsea students, teachers keep cursive alive in the classroom

Because of technology and changing mandates, many schools have reduced or even eliminated the teaching of cursive handwriting, but Chelsea Elementary is one exception.
Published
November 30, 2013

Skowhegan students still learn home-ec basics

However, the program is disappearing from many local schools, including Cony High School (2013), Oak Hill High School in Wales (2012) and Monmouth Academy (2010).