AUGUSTA — A bill creating a new level of dental hygienists in Maine will become law. House Speaker Mark Eves’ office said Monday that Gov. Paul LePage signed the Democrat from North Berwick’s bill that establishes a new license for dental hygiene therapists. They will be able to do procedures like filling cavities and pulling […]
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Maine issues EBT cards with photos
BANGOR — Maine on Monday began issuing welfare benefit cards with photos on them in an effort to crack down on fraud and abuse, despite a request from the federal government to wait until it can ensure the state’s plan doesn’t negatively impact recipients or retailers. John Martins, spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, […]
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Our View: Veto overrides best for public health, access
Gov. Paul LePage really, really likes his veto pen, a tool he has used to veto more legislation than any other governor in Maine recorded history. Traditionally speaking, the veto pen is seen as a source of executive power but Maine’s current governor appears to be using that pen for political punishment. Among the list […]
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Maine gets $600,000 federal grant for crop research
AUGUSTA — A Maine agency has announced it will receive $600,000 to support research on specialty crops such as blueberries and potatoes. The state’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry said Monday it is accepting proposals for the grant money for agricultural research on Maine crops. The money stems from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. […]
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LePage signs $13 million bond proposals to fund medical research
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has signed two bond proposals for medical research, sending the measures to voters this November. The $13 million in bonds approved by the governor is part of a $50 million borrowing package lawmakers passed as they wrapped up the session earlier this month. On Monday, LePage signed a $10 […]
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Maine ACLU names Alison Beyea as director
PORTLAND — The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has tapped a University of Maine law school administrator and professor to succeed Shenna Bellows as executive director. ACLU Maine announced Monday that Alison Beyea, director of admissions and adjunct professor of juvenile law, will serve as executive director. Beyea previously served in the Justice Policy […]
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LePage pledges to continue fighting for Maine taxpayers at GOP convention
BANGOR — Attendees at this year’s Maine Republican Convention got exactly what they came for: Rousing campaign speeches, political red meat, the assurance from party leaders and candidates that the party says have what it takes to defeat Democrats in November. From Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s often funny speech about the need to expand the […]
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Feds ask Maine to hold off on photo EBT card plan
LEWISTON — The federal government has asked Maine to delay its plan to put photos on EBT cards until it can fully review and approve the state’s plan. Maine Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew said late Friday that the plan is critical to the prosecution of welfare fraud, and her office […]
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Maine Republicans adopt new party platform at Bangor convention
BANGOR — Maine Republicans have adopted a new platform that touts the state’s accomplishments under Gov. Paul LePage and highlights the party’s stance on issues ranging from education to firearms. The platform was adopted Friday as the GOP convention kicked off in Bangor. It opposes new taxes, defines marriage as a union between one man […]