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Drone use by Maine police might not be legal
The state police may need federal approval to use the toy for aerial views.
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Maine’s decades-old billboard, signs laws under attack
Maine was the second state in America to ban off-premises billboards in 1977, but some lawmakers argue it hurts business.
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Maine bill seeks to regulate police use of drones
Stateline reported earlier this month that nine law enforcement agencies in six states have been authorized to use drones.
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Hospital job cuts fuel debt debate
Republicans contend Democrats hold up action on Gov. LePage’s plan to pay what the state owes.
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Another gun ad targets Susan Collins
Organizing for Action wants Maine’s Republican senator to close loopholes in background checks.
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Maine lawmaker pushes to legalize small amounts of marijuana
Similar propositions have been defeated before in Maine, but now two other states have legalized it, demonstrating a wider acceptance.
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Maine bill targets ‘revolving door’ between legislating, lobbying
The proposed law would bar members of the current and future Legislatures from serving as lobbyists until one year after their terms end.
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Maine police seek better access to concealed-carry records
Law enforcement agencies currently have no quick, reliable way to check whether someone has a valid concealed-weapons permit.
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Maine panel opposes cellphone ban for motorists
A committee voted 10-1 on Tuesday against a bill that would ban most motorists from using handheld cellphones.