The legislation would tighten Maine water quality standards in certain waterways with the long-term goal of protecting tribal members who exercise their sustenance fishing rights.
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Our View: Recurring need to borrow shows trouble with Maine’s roads and bridges
Selling bonds to maintain a failing transportation system will not move our state in the right direction.
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The View From Here: Grandma taught us about voting and dignity
A lifelong conservative, she would have supported a law that recognizes independence and responsibility.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans have few options in Augusta
The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Honor Maine heroes’ Civil War valor with a monument in Virginia
The experiences of a Patten soldier who came home with an empty sleeve are emblematic of the sacrifices made for the Union cause.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Seth Wescott and Sen. Vitelli: It’s time to raise the bar for renewable energy in Maine
A thriving clean-power economy is key to a bright future for our state’s outdoor recreation industry.
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Maine Voices: Towns, residents, businesses would benefit from jump-starting solar power
L.D. 1711 would remove arbitrary barriers and allow municipalities to lower energy costs and stabilize budgets.
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Senate passes bill calling for state to alert local officials about air quality violations
The measure was introduced after South Portland officials learned in March that a petroleum storage facility had been exceeding emissions limits for years.
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Reps. Fecteau and Stewart: Now is the time to invest in Maine’s workforce
L.D. 859 would equip our 27 career and technical education schools to teach young people the hard skills they need.
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House votes to tighten utility rules on eminent domain
The bill was prompted by Central Maine Power’s proposal to build a high-voltage transmission line through western Maine, although it may not affect that project.