The Ford F-150 has significant rust and mechanical issues and would not pass inspection.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bill to improve farmworkers’ pay, conditions in Maine awaits action by Mills
L.D. 398 would legally define farmworkers as employees, making them eligible for the state minimum wage and protecting them from some overtime requirements.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Maine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year
Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation had a 35-inch limit.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Winthrop residents to be reimbursed for ‘unfair’ fees paid to access mooring ordinance documents
New council member Roy Weymouth is also expected to get $890.40 in reimbursement following the town’s vote this week.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Hospital facility fees to be investigated under new law
Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Janet Mills creates a task force to examine the fees, which also will be shared publicly.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow council alters zoning language to allow commercial development to proceed
The Town Council on Monday decided to keep land along China Road near Pattee Pond zoned as conservation, but chose to change regulations in such a way that allows a new development to move forward.
Posted inLocal & State
Franklin County Commission votes to get bids for cruisers
Commissioners accepted a recommendation to hire Jacob ‘Jake’ Nichols of Livermore Falls as an information technology specialist.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine proposes dropping COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
The state’s health department says the requirement achieved the intended benefit of savings lives, protecting health care capacity and limiting the spread of the virus. An industry that struggled with pandemic-era staffing shortages welcomes the change.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Yarmouth 10-year-old advocates for diabetes research funding at U.S. Senate hearing
Of the 160 children from around the U.S. and 5 countries who attended a hearing about funding for diabetes research, Maria Muayad was the only one who spoke to the committee.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man pleads guilty to murder charge in 2012 Portland shooting
Zachary Phach, 33, will serve 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing Matthew Blanchard.