The governor cites a list of accomplishments during his final address to the Maine House and Senate.

The new bill heads to the House.

Senate Republicans still oppose the size of the borrowing plan, which could lead to its defeat.

 The Maine Legislature will meet again on Monday for more votes on bonds and possible action on a few other bills that are outstanding.  After the Senate failed to pass an $85 million bond package late Wednesday night, the Democrats tabled the bill in hopes of getting the votes needed for passage. The package passed […]

Many legislators favor buying an Aroostook rail line, but some think the total bond package is too costly.

With two-thirds approval required to send the plan to voters, Democrats will need Republican help.

AUGUSTA – House Minority Leader Josh Tardy raised questions Tuesday about a Democratic proposal to borrow money to buy Aroostook County railroad tracks — a $17 million piece of a proposed $85 million bond package. Tardy, R-Newport, wondered whether it is wise to buy what are now unprofitable lines. “Even if we had capacity (to […]

They each receive two copies of the ‘sacrifice’ compilation, with one for their local library.

The system includes a first-year limit on sales sites and eventually will require all marijuana-using patients to register with the state.