Republicans say Democrats, who control both chambers and legislative committees, are violating state law by not allowing a public hearing on a red flag referendum that is opposed by Gov. Janet Mills and some Democrats.
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Freeport High School students win organ donor poster contest
Three students from Freeport High School were the top winners of the New England Donor Services Donate Life High School Poster Contest and were honored at the Maine State House during the last week of May.
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Bill to support later high school start times passes in House, Senate
The measure, which originally mandated a statewide 8:30 a.m. or later high school start time, was amended to create funding for districts to pilot a later start time.
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Topsham senator honors Morse High School valedictorian
Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, welcomed Aurora Guzzetti, a senior at Morse High School, to the Maine Senate on May 27 to present her with a legislative sentiment for being the named the valedictorian of the graduating Class of 2025. Guzzetti was joined by her mother, Jean Guzzetti, who serves as the Ward 2 city councilor […]
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Illinois man pleads guilty to threatening public officials in Maine
According to court documents, Massimo Frangella, 24, sent 7 emails to public officials in Maine, each with the subject line: ‘You’re going to die.’
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Proposed roll back of Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program rejected
Initial votes Monday indicated lawmakers are unlikely to pass changes Republicans had sought to repeal the program or make it voluntary.
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Gov. Mills warns that federal Medicaid cuts would directly harm Mainers
As the Trump administration’s sweeping budget and policy bill moves to the Senate this week, Gov. Janet Mills used a radio address to repeat her concerns about the budget cuts’ potential impacts on health care in Maine.
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Maine lawmakers are still wrangling over state budget with weeks left in session
Some of the biggest issues facing state lawmakers remain unresolved, including the budget and thorny policy issues like transgender athletes, immigration enforcement and child care.
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Five big issues looming over the final days of Maine’s legislative session
Some of the thorniest and most divisive policy issues of the session stand between Maine lawmakers and their plan to adjourn on June 18.
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Nonprofit founder who trained Maine’s first comfort dogs mourns unexpected death
Baxter, a 3-year-old comfort dog for the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications, died after being left in a state vehicle.