AUGUSTA (AP) — The Democratic House speaker hopes lawmakers will tackle ranked choice voting and marijuana legalization bills when they return for a special session this fall. Maine Gov. Paul LePage told lawmakers Wednesday he’s calling them back to Augusta over problems with a law taking effect Nov.1 allowing local regulation of food. Speaker Sara […]
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UNH holds off UMaine in football season-opener
DURHAM, N.H. — The University of Maine and University of New Hampshire battled Thursday in a rare early-season football contest, and despite the new month and date of the game, and despite the common roster turnover, the Black Bears left the game in a familiar position: On the losing side of the scoreboard. The UNH […]
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Paul LePage says Donald Trump lumber tariffs threatening jobs
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Republican governor is asking President Donald Trump’s administration to ease up stiff softwood lumber tariffs he says are leading to “devastating” job losses. Gov. Paul LePage this month asked U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to exempt Canadian provinces such as New Brunswick and Quebec from the tariffs. Softwood lumber like […]
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Ride-sharing service Lyft expands to 32 states including all of Maine
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When management upheaval, allegations of corporate espionage, and revelations of sexual harassment sent Uber into a public relations sinkhole, its long overshadowed rival Lyft shifted into overdrive. The company seized the opportunity to recruit disillusioned drivers so it could be more responsive to passengers searching for a ride-hailing alternative to Uber. […]
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Ex-Maine Gov. Baldacci says he'd consider another run
PORTLAND (AP) — Former Maine Democratic Gov. John Baldacci says he would seriously mull another run for governor if he has concerns with the field of candidates. Baldacci on a Thursday radio appearance said he could consider entering the race if he doesn’t see enough “moderation” or bipartisan spirit among candidates. So far, 15 candidates, […]
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Paul LePage calling special session over food sovereignty law
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he’s calling lawmakers back to Augusta over the food sovereignty law. LePage told legislative leaders in a letter dated Tuesday that a special session is necessary before the law takes effect on Nov. 1 because of objections from the federal government. The law allows for local regulation […]
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Bucksport man suspected in Kansas man's murder arrested in California
TESCOTT, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says a suspect in the shooting death of a Kansas man was arrested in California after he reportedly stabbed a person on an Amtrak train. The KBI said in a news release Monday that 34-year-old Robert Colson, of Bucksport, Maine, was arrested Saturday in Martinez, California. […]
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Man in hazmat suit flees after failing to break into Camden armored truck
CAMDEN (AP) — Maine police are searching for an unidentified man who attempted to break into an armored truck. WABI-TV reported (http://bit.ly/2wDXR5H ) the suspect was wearing a yellow hazmat suit and a tight black mask. The man fled into the nearby woods after he failed to break into the parked truck in Camden on […]
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Maine community college tuition frozen for upcoming year
PORTLAND (AP) — Tuition is being frozen at Maine’s seven community colleges for the coming academic year. Officials say the tuition freeze was made possible by an increase in state appropriations requested by trustees of the Maine Community College System. System President Derek Langhauser says Maine’s community colleges already have the lowest tuition in New […]
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75-year-old motorcyclist injured in crash with SUV
WARREN (AP) — Police in Maine say a 75-year-old motorcyclist has been injured after colliding with an SUV. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2wUwi7L ) the crash occurred Sunday morning in Warren. According to Knox County Chief Deputy Timothy Carroll, 75-year-old John Shane, of Rockland, collided with an SUV driven by 57-year-old David Kristiansen, of […]