AUGUSTA — Despite winning majority votes in the Maine Legislature, a bill doing away with permit requirements for those carrying a concealed handgun might be holstered because of its price tag. The bill, LD 652, will cost the state more than $200,000 a year in lost permit and fine revenue and could cost as much […]
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Maine Democrats block right-to-work bill in the House
AUGUSTA, Maine — The House of Representatives on Friday defeated the latest bill designed to make Maine a “right-to-work” state. The bill, LD 489, was defeated in a 90-52 vote, with a handful of Republicans joining majority Democrats in rejecting the bill. It was the latest effort by State House Republicans to weaken unions by preventing […]
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LePage renews push to end Maine’s ‘death tax’
AUGUSTA — As the top party officials at the State House continued their ongoing negotiations on a two-year budget for Maine, Republican Gov. Paul LePage on Friday renewed his push to do away with the state’s estate tax. LePage and his conservative allies call the tax paid on inheritances valued at over $2 million a “death […]
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Ernest J. Hart III
1931 – 2015 AUGUSTA — Ernest J. Hart III, 84, of Lewiston, passed away on Sunday, June 7, at Togus VA Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1931, in Lewiston, the son of Ernest J. Hart II and Antoinette (St. Pierre) Hart. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Poulin of Lewiston, Gail Hart […]
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LePage says shutdown unnecessary, will call for continuing budget resolution
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage said Monday that State House Democrats resorted to scare tactics around a state government shutdown and he would attempt to avoid a shutdown with a short-term budget resolution. In a short and impromptu news conference in his office Monday afternoon, LePage said he would offer lawmakers a bill that […]
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Clayton D. Gilliam
1948 – 2015 AUGUSTA — Clayton D. Gilliam, 66, a resident of Lisbon Street, passed away Wednesday, June 3, at the Togus VA Regional Medical Center, following a long struggle with diabetes. He was born in Portland on July 21, 1948, the son of Theodore and Charlotte (Loring) Gilliam. Clayton served 11 years in the […]
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Maine budget in full stall as lawmakers grapple for compromise
On Thursday, LePage again turned up the heat by going public about his displeasure with the state Senate’s Republican majority leadership. During an hourlong radio chat Thursday morning, LePage blasted Senate Republicans, again accusing them of siding with House Democrats in stymieing his efforts to lower and eventually eliminate Maine’s income tax. “The conflict is this,” […]
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Phero Thien P. Nguyen
1950 – 2015 AUGUSTA — Phero Thien P. Nguyen, 64, of Augusta died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, at his home. He was born in Vietnam on Nov. 28, 1950, the son of Huynh Van Nguyen and Tuoi Thi Vo. Thien was an avid fisherman — one of the many passions he shared with his […]
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Edgar F. Montminy
1926 – 2015 TOGUS SPRINGS — Edgar F. Montminy, 89, of 1250 Waterville Road, Waldo, passed away at Togus Springs on Tuesday, May 26. Edgar was born in Lewiston on April 4, 1926, the son of the late Alphonse and Anna (Fournier) and attended Lewiston schools. Edgar was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the […]
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$25 million rail bond for Lewiston-Auburn goes before budget panel
AUGUSTA — A bipartisan group of advocates of bringing passenger rail to Lewiston-Auburn urged state lawmakers Tuesday to approve putting a $25 million bond package before voters this year. The money is meant to upgrade rail lines connecting the Twin Cities to Portland. Among those backing the bond proposal being sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, […]