AUGUSTA — Seven years ago, Bev and Sue Uhlenhake of Brewer were married in a big wedding in the Dominican Republic, though when they came home to Maine their marriage was not legal. Then, in December 2012, same-sex marriage became legal in Maine after the state’s voters approved a citizens initiative calling for gender-neutral marriage […]
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LePage extends emergency status to allow extra hours for fuel deliveries
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has signed a second emergency proclamation to allow heating fuel delivery truck drivers to stay on roads for extra hours during bitter cold weather this week. LePage said Tuesday that he signed the extension because recent snow and ice have hampered delivery heating fuel deliveries that are becoming critical […]
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GOP candidate says his time in jail shows integrity
PORTLAND — Erick Bennett, a conservative Portland consultant who has launched a Republican primary campaign against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, says his experience with the justice system — which he obtained when he was convicted of domestic violence assault 10 years ago — is driving him toward what he calls a “pro-family” agenda. Bennett […]
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Auburn council slates Thursday workshop
AUBURN — The City Council will get a jump on its 2014 projects at a workshop Thursday. Mayor Jonathan LaBonte said the bulk of the meeting will be devoted to council goals for the coming year. “We have a lot going on, and I think we can lose track of things because we don’t update […]
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FAA announces test sites for drone research
LAS VEGAS — The Federal Aviation Administration announced six states on Monday that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the march of the unmanned aircraft into U.S. skies. Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia will host the research sites, the agency said. Drones have been mainly used […]
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Federal health market surpasses 1 million signups
HONOLULU — A December surge propelled health care sign-ups through the government’s rehabilitated website past the 1 million mark, the Obama administration said Sunday, reflecting new vigor for the problem-plagued federal insurance exchange. Of the more than 1.1 million people now enrolled, nearly 1 million signed up in December, with the majority coming days before […]
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EL student: Party politics hinders government
I believe the rivalry between Democrats and Republicans is getting in the way of important decisions. Take Obamacare, for example. Many Republicans have been saying that it is taking away our rights to not have health insurance. It even got to the point that a stunt to get Obamacare defunded caused the government to be […]
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New law to require health care providers to list prices
AUGUSTA — For years, most patients have received medical procedures without knowing the cost. Want to know how much you’ll shell out for that X-ray or CT scan? Many would simply wait for the bill. But starting in 2014, practitioners in Maine will be required to compile a list of their most commonly performed procedures […]
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Losing unemployment benefits
Are you among the 1.3 million people who have been receiving unemployment compensation for 99 weeks and will lose that benefit Jan. 1? If so, we would like to talk to you for a story. Please contact Scott Thistle at sthistle@sunjournal.com, 207-689-2849 or 424-272-6670.
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Michaud talks government with Oxford Hills Middle School students
OXFORD — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud may have a gubernatorial race in 2014 to think of but he isn’t the only one mindful of upcoming elections. Addressing students at the Oxford Hills Middle School on Dec. 19, the congressman and candidate for governor spent the majority of his time answering pressing questions on the economy, […]