The Judiciary Committee added some limits, such as a time period for the authorization, but ultimately agreed the measure was necessary and will send it to the full Legislature for consideration.
John Richardson
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Libertarians form an official political party in Maine
The Libertarian Party now has the same ballot access as Democrats, Republicans, Green Independents and No Labels.
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Leader of Maine National Guard retiring; Mills nominates first woman to post
If confirmed by the Legislature, Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn would succeed the retiring Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Maine sets hearing to assess challenges to Trump appearing on primary ballot
Both the challengers and the candidate will have a chance to argue the issues during the hearing.
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Dolly Parton and Gov. Janet Mills highlight free-books program for Maine children
Maine is working with Parton’s Imagination Library literacy initiative to expand the program across the state.
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Credit agency gives Maine ‘positive’ rating
Fitch Ratings upgrades the state’s fiscal outlook from stable to positive.
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State workers call on Gov. Mills to raise wages
Employees delivered more than 1,100 letters to the governor, arguing that lagging public sector salaries are responsible for rampant job vacancies in state government.
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Maine voters head to the polls
Polling places across the state open Tuesday morning. Watch the results come in Tuesday evening at pressherald.com.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
How to reach police and where to turn for support
POLICE Maine State Police tip lines: 207-213-9526 or 207-509-9002 (or 911) Emergency police or medical help: 911 FBI online tip line for Lewiston shootings FINDING SUPPORT Nationwide confidential help line: 988 Maine crisis hotline: 1-888-568-1112 Maine’s warm-line for non-crisis calls: 1-866-771-9276 Teens and young adults can text 207-515-8398 to be connected with other youth from […]
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Panel drops ethics complaint against Maine Senate president
The Maine Ethics Commission voted to not investigate a complaint about Sen. Troy Jackson’s purchase of a house in Augusta in 2019.