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Published
April 5, 2021

Citing an increase in dangerous driving, state police say crackdown is coming

Maine State Police say they will start targeted enforcement to curtail speeding, distracted driving and infractions like expired inspection and registration stickers, which have been overlooked since the pandemic began last year.
Published
March 18, 2021

Maine’s top law enforcement official defends Trooper of the Year selection

Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck says a review found that the award, to an officer accused of racial profiling, was not meant to send a signal to the Black Lives Matter movement. A lawmaker who sought the review isn't satisfied.
Published
February 25, 2021

New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday

Applications for $200 million in new funding can be filed beginning at noon Monday.
Published
February 17, 2021

Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation

The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.
Published
February 1, 2021

Portland lawmaker introducing bill to gauge laws’ impacts on racial and ethnic groups

Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross will present her bill Wednesday to the Legislature's State and Local Government Committee.

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Published
January 19, 2021

Flu cases in Maine have decreased significantly as people take COVID precautions

The Maine CDC is reporting just 89 confirmed cases of the flu so far this season; last year there were 1,287 during the same period.
Published
January 17, 2021

Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns

There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
Published
October 23, 2020

Anti-masking rallies in Portland and Augusta planned Saturday

Organizers call for the arrest of six governors, including Gov. Janet Mills.
Published
September 13, 2020

Augusta teachers receive social, emotional training as students return amid pandemic

Licensed clinical social workers have provided training to help with school-related stress.
Published
August 25, 2020

Feds say Maine will receive money to fund added jobless benefits

The funding, being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Association, will allow Maine to provide $300 per week on top of a worker's unemployment benefit, FEMA said Tuesday.