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Mills picks attorney for environmental protection chief

by Randy Billings January 1, 2019January 2, 2019

If confirmed, Jerry Reid would lead the DEP’s efforts to protect and restore Maine’s natural resources and enforce the state’s environmental laws.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump invites congressional leaders to border security briefing

by zeke miller and lisa moscaro associated press January 1, 2019January 1, 2019

The shutdown over funding for the border wall the president wants is now in its 11th day.

Local & State, Politics

LePage pardons former legislator for felony drug trafficking

by Kelley Bouchard January 1, 2019January 3, 2019

Former state Rep. Jeffrey Pierce, R-Dresden, lost his re-election bid last fall after Democrats revealed he had a felony drug conviction 35 years ago, then hunted when he was legally prohibited from possessing firearms, records show.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Fishing industry lobbies for Maine commissioner to retain his post

by Penelope Overton January 1, 2019December 31, 2018

Citing regulatory complexities and Patrick Keliher’s capable leadership, several marine trade groups are asking that the commissioner of the Department of Marine Resources stay in Mills’ Cabinet.

Local & State, News, Politics

Incoming Legislature, governor say 1st priority is protecting Mainers’ health coverage

by Scott Thistle December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

Legislation backed by Gov.-elect Janet Mills and incoming Democratic lawmakers would protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and comes while a court ruling to overturn parts of the ACA is under appeal.