Mills says she vetoed the bill because she wanted a compromise and was not convinced existing limits are not working.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
Julia Gagnon of Cumberland secures top 24 spot on ‘American Idol’
The USM student is headed to Hawaii to compete week by week with the other finalists on the TV singing contest.
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Few anglers fishing on April Fool’s Day
Traditionally, many anglers look forward to April 1, but nowadays it depends on the weather and the zone.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man who survived 2016 Portland shooting says victim was shot through cracked door
Aristotle Stilley is facing murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with David Anderson’s fatal shooting on Gilman Street more than 8 years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine lawmakers add more environmental hurdles to a possible lithium mine
The new conditions, which would require legislative approval, would double the number of test borings required to prove the area is safe for open-air mining and cut the maximum size of the pit in half.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College community shaken by student’s death
Authorities are awaiting autopsy results on Qingyang Zhan, a 20-year-old junior whose body was found in a parking lot in Topsham early Sunday. Police say there is no threat to the public.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
As Waterville begins enforcing camping ban, homeless shelter exceeds capacity and warns of closure
City officials say efforts to move homeless people from tents into the city’s lone shelter are working. Shelter officials say their facility is in financial trouble, and many homeless people fear arrest if the shelter closes.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Legislature moves to delay referendum on Maine state flag until 2026
A bill passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate would change the referendum date from this fall to November 2026 and establish a commission to assist the secretary of state in approving the design of the flag.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta’s proposed budget calls for increased spending, with property taxes expected to decrease
The city manager said the proposed $87.7 million budget would result in a 0.8% property tax decrease for Augusta property owners.
Posted inLocal & State
Lewiston mass-shooting panel will hear again from Army leaders
Members of several groups, including the U.S. Army Reserve, Maine State Police and the medical examiner’s office, will testify at public hearings on April 4 and April 11 at the University of Maine in Augusta.