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Published
July 21, 2020

Maine bill would help veterans discharged because of sexual orientation

The measure calls for Maine's Bureau of Veterans Services to provide state benefits to veterans who received other-than-honorable discharges before the federal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law was repealed in 2011.
Published
July 21, 2020

Bill to replace CMP with public entity faces key vote Friday

A legislative committee is set to decide whether to send the measure, which also would affect Versant Power, to the full Legislature.
Published
July 21, 2020

Local Democrats set for state House races in November

In contested races, voters chose Lookner, Wood, Zager and Crockett to represent the Democratic party in November.
Published
July 17, 2020

NAMI Maine: Increase community support for people with mental illness

Investments should ensure that social service professionals respond to people in need, and police are called upon to respond only to public safety issues.
Published
July 16, 2020

Republicans’ demands keep lawmakers sidelined, with hundreds of bills in limbo

The Democratic majority leaders want the Legislature to return for a special session, but Republicans insist that it be limited to curbing Gov. Janet Mills' executive powers and responding to virus-related problems.

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Published
July 15, 2020

Commentary: Lawsuit necessary to stop illegal land grab by CMP

The Maine Bureau of Public Lands is failing to following the straightforward process set out in the state Constitution.
Published
July 14, 2020

Maine Legislature may return for special session

Legislative leaders are polling lawmakers to determine whether they want to hold a session this summer to address issues related to COVID-19.
Published
July 9, 2020

Our View: Maine’s internet privacy law survives legal challenge

A federal judge dismissed most of a lawsuit against the state, filed by internet service providers who want to sell customers’ personal information.
Published
July 4, 2020

Party voters to choose nominees in 34 State House races

Republican voters will have to settle 9 State House primary races on July 14, while Democrats will select 25 nominees, including 7 races with 3 candidates each.
Published
July 3, 2020

Sen. Cyrway: Maine’s school resource officers are too valuable to lose

Abolishing the program will affect safety and eliminate a tool for breaking down barriers between young people and law enforcement.