AUGUSTA (AP) — Some Maine lawmakers are voicing their concerns about the state’s proposed child care rules and the care of incarcerated young people with mental illness. The Legislature’s health and human services committee on Thursday agreed to ask Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration for more details on proposed child care regulations, which the committee […]
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Last-minute budget deal leaves Maine communities confused
AUGUSTA (AP) — Communities across Maine say they’re confused by changes to education and tax policy contained in a last-minute budget deal that’s displeasing to Republican Gov. Paul LePage and unlikely to offer promised relief to all taxpayers. The $7.1 billion, two-year budget that ended a three-day government shutdown includes education initiatives that LePage fought […]
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American Legion baseball: Augusta survives Franklin County after 11 innings
Franklin County second baseman Tom Wing, far left, and pitcher Ryan Pratt (1) watch as first baseman Corey Rogers puts the tag on Augusta’s Taylor Heath (2) after a rundown in an American Legion Zone II baseball playoff at Morton Field in Augusta on Tuesday night. AUGUSTA — After spending 11 long innings behind the […]
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Maine seeks feedback from public on marijuana policy
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine wants tips on how best to regulate adults’ use of marijuana. The state’s financial and agricultural departments are asking for the public’s thoughts on Maine’s retail marijuana marketplace and the public health, budgetary and enforcement concerns of implementation. Comments are due July 31. Voters in November approved legalizing the recreational use […]
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Most new laws await Maine lawmakers' official last day
AUGUSTA (AP) — A few dozen laws have gone into effect in Maine while more than 200 pieces of legislation have months to go before taking effect. One new law makes it easier for 14-and 15-year-olds to work, while another sets aside $1.6 million to implement the voter-approved legalization of recreational marijuana. Most bills that […]
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American Legion baseball: Local squads at the top of Zone 2 heading into postseason
AUBURN — The Zone 2 playoffs begin Tuesday, one day after Bessey Motors clinched the number-one seed and the automatic state playoff berth. Bessey Motors (14-4) beat Franklin, 3-2, on Monday in the completion of their suspended game Saturday to overtake Pastime (14-4) will determine the first seed in Zone 2. Bessey owned the tiebreaker […]
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Lawmakers struggle to find money ffor numerous unfunded bills
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine lawmakers are starting to deal with the unfunded bills, vetoes, bonds and marijuana legalization work that’s left to do. The Legislature’s appropriations committee met Wednesday to decide the fate of a pile of bills needing funding to survive. Topics ranged from housing insecurity among older citizens to firearms training for forest […]
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Paul LePage's bills on career programs, veterans now law
AUGUSTA (AP) — A few bills from Maine’s GOP governor are now law following action from Republicans and Democrats. Gov. Paul LePage worked with lawmakers like Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Lewiston and Republican Sen. Brian Langley on successful bills this year. Now, career and technical education programs can serve sixth to eighth graders. The […]
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Man who threw bedbugs at Augusta City Center is charged
AUGUSTA (AP) — Authorities say a man who threw a cup of bedbugs onto a counter at the municipal office building in Augusta, Maine, has been charged with two misdemeanors. The city manager said the building had to be sprayed for bedbugs. About 100 of them scattered on June 2, and the facility had to […]
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Fred C. Whittier Jr.
AUGUSTA — Fred C. Whittier Jr., 93, a resident of Farmington, passed away June 26, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta. Fred was born Feb. 10, 1924, the son of Fred C. Whittier Sr. and Gladys Rackliff. He grew up in Farmington and attended Farmington schools. After school, he relocated to South Portland, working […]