Maine is one of only two states that allow those convicted of serious crimes to vote while in prison.
Susan M. Cover
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Maine panel backs school superintendents residency bill
The committee voted 12-2 Thursday in favor of a bill that would allow school boards to decide whether superintendents must live in their towns.
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King: Health care – not Medicare, Medicaid – killing us
Maine’s junior senator is adamantly opposed to privatizing Social Security and Medicare vouchers.
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Maine bill would ban union campaign donations
The bill’s sponsor cites ‘a clear conflict of interest,’ but opponents call the measure unconstitutional.
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Bill would relax law on Maine poker tourneys to benefit charities
Under L.D. 121, nonprofit organizations could hire nonmembers to conduct tournament games.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Miss Maine headed to Vegas contest
Since finishing as third runner-up in last year’s Miss Maine USA she’s worked with a coach and personal trainer to help her fine-tune skills needed to win pageants.
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Chronic underfunding means short staffing for Maine nursing homes
Over the past five years, 107 nursing homes statewide have been underfunded by $122 million in state and federal funds,
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Two new bills would relax Maine alcohol laws
The bills, sponsored by Democrats, would loosen the laws on wine tastings and also allow early-morning alcohol sales.
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Bill aims to prevent businesses from using similar names
Bumper to Bumper Repair in Waterville claims it has suffered since a Bangor business changed its name to Bumper2Bumper.
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Bill restricting pawn transactions aims to help police
A Maine lawmaker’s bill would impose new rules on pawnbrokers to make it easier for law enforcement to find stolen items and to give them more time to conduct investigations.