The governor’s order opens the door for state agencies to issue permits that were put in limbo under her predecessor.
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Portland council and Maine Legislature consider mandated paid sick leave
Two of Portland’s largest employers asked the city to hold off on a new policy until legislators decide whether to pass a state law.
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State cheerleading championships: Biddeford wins top spot in Class A
Meanwhile, Central Aroostook claims its 11th Class D state crown in the last 12 years.
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Driver who struck bicyclist in fatal 2016 Windsor crash loses license for 3 months
Bicycle Coalition of Maine advocates express disappointment that James M. Mayo, who ran into and killed Dr. Carol Eckert after being blinded by the sun, didn’t face more severe punishment.
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Probes by Maine Bureau of Insurance recovered $1.6 million from companies in 2018
The bureau investigated over 650 cases of improper billing and other bad practices.
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Trespassing charges dismissed for protesters arrested at Blaine House
Fifteen people who were arrested in May, including Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein, had their charges dropped Thursday in an agreement with prosecutors.
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No charges coming for driver who hit, killed man in Augusta
Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said there is no way the driver could have avoided striking the pedestrian.
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Faith leaders rally in Augusta to protest detention of immigrant children
They say the Trump administration policies that put immigrant children in detention facilities constitute a moral crisis.
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Portland, Augusta set new record high temperatures
The 62 degrees reached in Portland beat the previous record high for the date of 51 degrees in 2005.
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Protesters rally at State House as lawmakers seek solution to ban on CBD products
More than 100 people turn out to protest the state’s removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduces a bill to legalize sales of cannabidiol in Maine.