Operators of horse-drawn buggies in Maine will be required to outfit their carriages with reflectors and lights, under the new law.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
House rejects move for Maine to bypass Electoral College
The House defeats a bill to have Maine join a compact of states that would award their Electoral College votes to the winner of the popular presidential vote nationwide.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Senate advances bill to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
Thursday’s 19-16 vote to approve the measure followed a similarly close vote in the House this week.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump attacks Mueller, says he would have brought charges if he had evidence
The president in tweets also seemingly acknowledged for the first time that Russia had helped him win in 2016.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Waterboro selectman’s ATV vote sparks campaign against him
Signs urge residents not to re-elect Tim Neill, who opposed allowing the vehicles on three public roads.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
In wake of Mueller remarks, Pingree calls for impeachment inquiry
Sen. Susan Collins has a more measured response, calling for the U.S. to secure its electoral process from future Russian interference.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mills, tribes take step toward ending years-long dispute over sustenance fishing
A bill would create a ‘sustenance fishing’ designation aimed at reducing pollution levels on waterways that are important to Maine’s 4 tribes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Defense spending bill could boost BIW, other Maine contractors
The measure contains $5.1 billion for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and now moves to the Senate floor.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Lawmakers move to pass nation’s strictest internet privacy law
The Maine House follows the Senate in supporting a bill that would prohibit internet service providers from selling customers’ data without their consent.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.