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Published
March 21, 2017

Our View: Level of funding, not its sources, is key for Maine schools

Voters have made it clear that they want the state to cover 55 percent of K-12 costs. Now Augusta must figure out how to meet that goal.
Published
March 20, 2017

Maine environmental groups back rewrite of metallic mining rules

But at a hearing in Augusta, others urge lawmakers to impose a moratorium or an all-out ban on the industry.
Published
March 20, 2017

Bills to expand solar incentives in Maine ready to launch

Two frontrunners intend to enhance solar incentives, and could supercede recent changes from the state's utilities commission.
Published
March 18, 2017

Lawmakers to revisit Maine’s rules for mining

Proposals range from easing environmental regulations to enacting a ban on metal mining.
Published
March 16, 2017

State senators say they will ask Trump to suspend parts of federal Real ID law

Sens. Eric Brakey, a Republican, and Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, say the law's requirements for ID cards and data collection put too much personal information at risk.

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Published
March 16, 2017

Our View: Maine brewers still have plenty of room to grow – if they’re allowed

Letting manufacturers move their product from one brew facility to another could bring the craft beer boom to small towns.
Published
March 14, 2017

House backs bill to help Maine veterans caught up in Real ID dispute

The measure would set aside $15,000 to pay for passport cards for those no longer able to use their driver's licenses to access a health clinic at a military base in New Hampshire.
Published
March 13, 2017

Beverage industry backs bill to eliminate 5-cent deposit on large bottles

But at a hearing in Augusta, opponents say removing larger containers from Maine's bottle bill will only place additional financial burdens on municipal recycling programs.
Published
March 10, 2017

Official now says Rep. Tipping likely violated Maine ethics law

The Orono Democrat says his late disclosure of $9,000 in income was an oversight, but Republicans want an investigation.
Published
March 8, 2017

Lawmakers endorse proposal for tougher sentences in domestic violence murders

Prompted by a northern Maine murder, the proposal would give judges more authority to issue life sentences for killings of domestic partners.