A Sanford school says keeping boys and girls separate can improve education, but the ACLU says it’s unconstitutional and reinforces stereotypes.
Michael Shepherd
LePage: Democrats want ‘sugar daddy’
LePage heaps scorn on Democrats’ liquor contract plan and expands on his veto vow in a TV interview.
Bill would let CanaRx sell drugs in Maine
Portland’s mayor said a deal with the Canadian firm saved the city $3.2 million before state regulators barred it from Maine.
Big push for gun-data shield at Maine hearing
Supporters seek privacy protection for concealed weapons-permit holders, but critics fear that public oversight of officials will be compromised.
Hearing on concealed-carry bill pits Maine sportsmen, ACLU
A big crowd is expected at the 1 p.m. legislative hearing on a bill to permanently shield data on concealed-weapon permits from public inspection.
Many expected to testify on Maine gun-permit data bill
Extra rooms are reserved for the 1 p.m. hearing on the bill to ensure permit-holders’ confidentiality.
Bills to ban, restrict Maine fireworks considered
The 2012 legalization of consumer fireworks is blamed for excess noise and scaring livestock.
Maine bills seek to ban or restrict use of fireworks
Proposals include requiring open-burning permits to shoot off fireworks and banning use within one mile of fields with livestock.
After first six months, public access chief scores mixed reviews
Activists say they expect Brenda Kielty to evolve in the new position, even if the law ‘basically renders her a diplomat.’
State officials open investigation of medical marijuana supplier
Wellness Connection of Maine, which grows marijuana for four dispensaries in Portland, Hallowell, Thomaston, and Brewer, described the investigation as “a comprehensive regulatory inspection” of the facility.