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Published
February 7, 2019

Our View: Old Maine law used to restrict access to modern birth control

Sales of over-the-counter medication shouldn't be limited to business hours.
Published
February 6, 2019

Bill calls for 4 mental health centers to be alternative to emergency rooms

The National Alliance on Mental Illness backs the measure calling for four ‘assessment centers’ for stays as long as three days.
Published
February 5, 2019

Lobstermen differ sharply on bill that would speed up the long wait for licenses

At a legislative hearing in Augusta, some decry the years many are forced to wait, while others point to overcrowded waters.
Published
February 5, 2019

Our View: Maine Senate should confirm Sauschuck as public safety commissioner

The former Portland police chief is ready to lead on a statewide level.
Published
February 4, 2019

Mills nominates outdoorsman to Board of Environmental Protection

Robert Duchesne, a former 6-term Democratic lawmaker from Hudson, is an outdoor columnist and registered Maine Guide who chaired the environmental and fish and wildlife committees during his legislative tenure.

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Published
February 4, 2019

Maine bill to limit ‘obscene material’ in classrooms draws passionate testimony

Rep. Amy Arata of New Gloucester wants to require teachers to obtain consent from parents before using classroom material with 'obscene content,' but opponents say decisions are best left to local school boards.
Published
February 4, 2019

Our View: Maine should have a presidential primary

Bringing more people into an important process is well worth the projected cost.
Published
February 3, 2019

Jim Fossel: CMP has issues, but bill to make it a public company goes too far

Forcing a private corporation to sell its assets through eminent domain is ill-advised.
Published
February 3, 2019

Our View: Augusta’s sports-betting debate should focus on the rules

Gambling is already entrenched in Maine, and the state shouldn't favor one form of it over another.
Published
February 1, 2019

On party-line vote, lawmakers endorse Sauschuck as Maine’s public safety chief

The hearing on former Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck's nomination draws an overflow crowd, including dozens of police officers and gun-rights advocates.