The bill would require all schools, not just those on well water, to test drinking and cooking water for lead contamination.
Carol Semple
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine timber industry opposes bill to ban some aerial spraying of herbicides
Opponents say the measure is too broad and would remove a valuable tool used by forestry companies.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Maine senators join push to ease agricultural sales to Cuba
Sens. Collins, King, and 11 colleagues say that U.S. farm products face a disadvantage because current trade rules require Cubans to pay with cash up front for U.S.-grown food.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Push for Maine equal rights amendment lacks needed votes
A proposal to amend the Maine Constitution to outlaw discrimination on the basis of gender came up short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine passes bill to hold hearings on citizen ballot initiatives
Republicans have raised concern about a lack of hearings for ballot questions in recent elections.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Prices are high for baby eels in Maine as season nears end
The state says the average price per pound for elvers has been close to $2,100.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Fight on Facebook ended in Caribou man’s death, prosecutors say
A 22-year-old man is on trial on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education, Source
Old, misleading info among perils of teaching climate change
Teachers report having to sift through junk science and misinformation as they work to teach their students about climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Former Press Herald editor resigns top job in Illinois to spare layoffs
When the Springfield newspaper’s general manager escorted Angie Muhs from the building, the newsroom emptied as editorial employees accompanied her in a show of respect.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Judge skeptical of Trump’s effort to keep financial records from House
A federal judge hears what is likely to be the first of many lawsuits related to the president’s stonewalling as Congress seeks information and records on multiple matters.