Appointments at most of the state’s 13 Bureau of Motor Vehicle Offices are stretching into October, but people who can’t wait that long can still go without an appointment.
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Maine’s chickadee license plates will start disappearing this week
The new license plates inspired by the 1901 Maine flag are being made in Canada.
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Here’s what Mainers need to know about the Real ID requirement for air travel
Starting next May, residents will have to present a Real ID or passport to fly domestically.
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Scarborough BMV branch will be closed for at least a month
Further repairs are needed after a roof drain broke during a 2023 winter storm, causing water to cascade into the office.
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Maine Senate overwhelmingly votes down proposed vehicle inspection fee hike
The House narrowly approved the bill Thursday, but the significant margin by which the Senate voted it down makes its passage very unlikely.
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Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees
The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.
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Attorney charged with trespassing, assault against towing company alleges racketeering, widespread fraud
Attorney Scott Fenstermaker’s lengthy civil complaint in federal court references a September altercation at a Washington County towing lot that resulted in criminal charges against him.
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Scarborough BMV to reopen following water damage from extreme cold weather
The office was closed for a week after a roof drain above the ceiling broke, sending water cascading into the building.
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Pine tree would replace chickadee on new Maine license plate design
A legislative committee will consider a proposal to replace the state bird with the image of a conifer and star on the state flag from 1901-09.
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In Maine and nationwide, Real ID requirement for air travel is delayed – again
The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the date for requiring federally approved IDs to May 2025.