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Published
March 25, 2010

House OKs contractor-licensing bill

Opposition in the Senate, however, leaves the measure’s chances of final passage in doubt.
Published
March 22, 2010

Legislative budget panel making final adjustments

The plan for filling a $310 million hole relies heavily on cuts to education and human services programs.
Published
March 21, 2010

Greens’ absence adds new wrinkle to governor’s race

AUGUSTA — The absence of a Green Independent Party candidate from the governor’s race means 6 percent to 9 percent of the Maine electorate will be up for grabs in November. Who grabs it – or whether Greens just stay home on Election Day – is the latest political wrinkle in a race likely to […]
Published
March 21, 2010

Republicans may benefit from Greens’ campaigns

While they are not represented in the governor’s race, Green Independents are optimistic that at least a couple of their candidates will win legislative seats. The Greens had a representative in the House from 2002 to 2006, when Rep. John Eder of Portland served. This year, Greens are touting 18 candidates vying for the Legislature, […]
Published
March 20, 2010

U.S. court gives up Pineland oversight

About 750 Mainers are still considered part of the class that challenged conditions at the residential facility.
Published
March 19, 2010

Bill mandating paid sick daysscrapped in favor of new version

AUGUSTA — A bill that would have required large Maine businesses to provide paid sick days to employees was scrapped Thursday. Instead, Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell, D-Vassalboro, is proposing to prohibit all Maine employers from firing workers who take sick days, whether the days are paid or unpaid. The idea is an expansion of a […]
Published
March 8, 2010

Husband, wife both sign up to run for same House seat

AUGUSTA — Candidates are lining up to run for the Maine House as incumbents hit their term limits and challengers sign up to take their seats. Democrats appear to be jockeying for position in House District 136, which encompasses part of Biddeford. Initially, a husband and wife both signed up to run for the same […]
Published
March 7, 2010

Think tank challenges status quo

Envision Maine says citizens and Blaine House hopefuls must change the structure of government.
Published
March 6, 2010

Candidates for governor reach out to fishermen

Fishing and economic issues are highlighted as 12 hopefuls speak at the industry forum.
Published
March 5, 2010

Legislative committee splits on solitary confinement bill

The panel divides three ways on a bill that would change how the state handles segregated prisoners.