In West Gardiner, where Todd Jubinville is rebuilding his kiln, this year’s Maine Pottery Tour introduced people from near and far to the work he has been producing at his home studio for almost two decades.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Landlords pour more money into proposed rent control change
The Committee to Improve Rent Control has raised about 8 times as much cash as its opponents as the June 13 referendum approaches.
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Hope vs. rope: Can technology save the whales, and Maine’s lobster industry, too?
The fishery has less than 6 years to come up with a new way of harvesting its catch – or risk regulations that could put lobstermen out of business.
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Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
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Meeting the needs of the fastest growing homeless population: seniors
People age 65 and older represent the fastest growing group of homeless. ‘We’ve had people in their late 80s, early 90s who are living in their car.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
UMA graduate’s leap of faith pays off with growth and opportunity
The University of Maine at Augusta’s 55th commencement on Saturday celebrated the accomplishments of both current and former graduates at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Across Maine, sewer rate payers are starting to see increases to cover the cost of the sludge crisis
Cities, towns and sewer districts are now starting to tally up the higher cost of sludge disposal and calculate what ratepayers will pay to cover those costs.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Anti-abortion bills draw advocates back to Maine’s State House
While the crowd was much smaller than the one that packed the Capitol for Monday’s abortion debate, lawmakers heard several hours of testimony Friday on bills proposed by abortion opponents.
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Municipal leaders ask state to increase General Assistance reimbursements
Lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that would increase the state reimbursement to 90%.
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Maine lawmakers could see their salaries rise in the next legislature
Members of the State and Local Government Committee voted unanimously this week to approve a bill that would increase salaries for House and Senate members to $25,000 for the first year and $20,000 for the second year of each term.