A bill from Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, would still allow law enforcement to work with federal law enforcement on criminal investigations, as long as the primary purpose is not immigration enforcement.
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Falmouth appoints Bryce Hach to lead town council
The council also swore in the three councilors elected on June 10.
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Despite opposition, budget passes during marathon Windham town meeting
The meeting, which lasted 4 1/2 hours, went on after all warrant items had been voted on to resolve the issue of the general government budget.
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MaineHousing announces $13M for new projects, including in Time and Temperature building
The quasi-state agency warns that without more money from the Legislature, affordable housing production will slow dramatically.
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Maine’s small vernal pools may get bigger state protections
A bill now awaiting action by Gov. Janet Mills would create a 100-foot no-disturbance protection zone around Maine’s vernal pools, among other protections.
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North Yarmouth voters shoot down two of 30 articles proposed at town meeting
At Wescustogo Hall, over 120 North Yarmouth residents voted to approve 28 articles and defeated two over the course of three hours.
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Thornton Academy seniors win Saco public art competition
Lillian Page and Ella Wiggs will have works displayed on traffic signal cabinets in the city.
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Saco considers remodeling historic Pepperell Park
The park currently houses Fairfield School, which will be out of use when two new elementary schools are completed.
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Maine Senate supports exclusive rights to online table games for tribes
A bill sponsored by Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, faces a round of final votes in each chamber before it can be sent to Gov. Janet Mills, whose administration opposed the proposal earlier this year.
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Legendary Gorham cop, David Kearns, dies at 78
Retired Gorham Police Officer David Kearns died at 78 on June 5. Kearns retired from the Gorham Police Department in 2011 after protecting the Gorham community for four decades. He began his law enforcement career in 1968 in his hometown Portland before joining the Gorhan force in 1971. He served as a patrol officer, detective […]