The Democrat is seeking term limits and an amendment that would require a supermajority to pass almost all bills before the Senate.
Maine
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62-lot senior neighborhood proposed on rural Monmouth site
The Monmouth Planning Board will hold a public hearing Thursday evening on the proposed single-family senior housing development.
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Mills administration warns lawmakers about looming budget gap
The governor’s budget office tells lawmakers that spending cuts, program changes and new revenues would likely be needed, but also warned against relying on rainy day funds or income tax increases.
Posted inFranklin, Local News, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
New Vineyard to hire a code enforcement officer
Selectmen approved the resignation of Charles Hinds on Monday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Maine religious schools ask appeals court to halt state’s anti-discrimination rules
Crosspoint Church in Bangor and St. Dominic Academy in Auburn asked the federal court in Boston to stop a Maine law that prevents some private religious schools from receiving public funds.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills introduces bill to respond to severe weather fueled by climate change
The proposal would establish a new state office and a grant program to help Maine residents make investments to safeguard their homes against extreme weather.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan tent fire caused by propane tank injures 2
A propane tank malfunctioned and ignited, leaving a man and a woman with serious burns Monday night, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Monmouth police officer among injured in Monday’s crash in Turner
Investigators say a Minot driver crossed the centerline and collided with a cruiser driven by an off-duty officer who lives in Turner.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn council gifts land for ‘housing first’ project
If grant funds are awarded, the Auburn Housing Authority and Developers Collaborative would build housing for homeless people.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation / World
‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting water in an unexpected way — via prescription drugs
Researchers found that chemicals, including PFAS, from pharmaceuticals are entering into wastewater — which can be used as drinking water during times of drought.