Lawmakers voted out the last of the pending bills late Thursday, including a hard-fought bill to expand abortion access that Gov. Janet Mills is all but certain to sign into law soon.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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New Maine wrongful death law ties cap on damages to inflation, extends time limit to sue
Gov. Janet Mills allowed the bill to become law Thursday without her signature. Another bill that would have extended the statute of limitations on medical negligence claims failed to get support.
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New Farmington fireworks location is mostly positive
Farmington began its Fourth of July celebrations Monday night, July 3, in a new location that saw mostly positive reactions.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
State police respond to lawyer’s criticisms in case against Seth Carey
Maine State Police defended their investigation into Rumford lawyer Seth Carey, who was charged with a host of sex crimes that were dropped by a Hancock County prosecutor.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lewiston native is spreading awareness of damaging childhood virus as Mrs. Maine American
Kelsi Gagne was motivated by her daughter’s unexpected deafness to speak out, as well as to take on some personal pursuits, including the Mrs. America pageant.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Florida man, 72, drowns in Kennebec River after airboat sinks in Anson
Mark Henry of Fort Pierce, Florida, died Wednesday after the boat he owned nose-dived into the river, throwing him and another man into the water, according to officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspect in Naples shooting arrested after two-day manhunt
Police arrested Alexzander Goodwin, 18, of Bridgton, in Portland on Thursday afternoon, nearly two days after he is accused of shooting a teen during a crowded Fourth of July celebration in Naples.
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Maine Legislature passes budget with paid family leave, tax cut for retirees
Both the House and Senate voted for passage, but opposition from House Republicans meant there was not enough support to meet the two-thirds threshold needed for the supplemental spending package to take effect immediately.
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Arborist from Athens dies in fall from tree in China
Christopher Thwing, 35, was working Wednesday afternoon when he accidentally severed his safety line and then fell to the ground, officials said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police search for inmate who walked away from work release site in Machias
James Berube left his assigned work site around midnight Thursday.