The measure would require an inspection of the septic system whenever a lakefront property changes hands, a regulation already in effect for seaside properties.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Schools and Education
Committee rejects Maine bill requiring parental notification of ‘obscene material’ in classrooms
Lawmakers were uncomfortable with the prospect of teachers facing criminal charges for failing to notify parents when using books that have literary value but contain descriptions of sexual situations.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
As youth hunting numbers steadily drop in Maine, lawmakers and state officials grapple with the problem
Two young hunters hope their bill helps to reverse the decline.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bill would bar state job applications from asking about criminal convictions
Gov. Paul LePage vetoed such a measure last year despite legislative support for it, and the issue is resurfacing now.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine’s next 2-year budget focuses on funding education and Medicaid expansion – with no new taxes
Gov. Janet Mills proposes an $8 billion plan that would increase General Fund spending 11%, saying Maine can afford to put more money into schools, public safety and municipal revenue sharing.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Old Maine law used to restrict access to modern birth control
Sales of over-the-counter medication shouldn’t be limited to business hours.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Bill calls for 4 mental health centers to be alternative to emergency rooms
The National Alliance on Mental Illness backs the measure calling for four ‘assessment centers’ for stays as long as three days.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Lobstermen differ sharply on bill that would speed up the long wait for licenses
At a legislative hearing in Augusta, some decry the years many are forced to wait, while others point to overcrowded waters.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Senate should confirm Sauschuck as public safety commissioner
The former Portland police chief is ready to lead on a statewide level.