But dealers said the proposal to let consumers seek less expensive repairs for electronics, outdoor equipment and other items could expose the public to security and safety risks.
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Report cites missed opportunities in Maddox Williams case
But the review of the state’s handling of the 3-year-old’s death in 2021 found that caseworkers didn’t make any “unsound” decisions. It also illustrates the complexities Child Protective Services faces in cases involving substance use, mental health and numerous parents.
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Soured on solar? Costs, technical delays dampen outlook in Maine
Community solar farms, which sprouted after a 2019 law went into effect, now face challenges including higher costs for Mainers and glitches in hooking up to the grid.
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State leaders denounce white supremacist letters sent to lawmakers
At least 8 Democratic legislators received the letters Wednesday, leaders said. A former Portland City Council candidate read the same letter aloud at Monday’s council meeting.
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Battle over Maine’s strict mining rules spills into Legislature
Some argue that a proposed lithium mine in western Maine would support renewable energy development and help fight climate change. Others say the potential environmental impacts might not be worth it.
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Abortion bill debate quickly heats up at the State House
Republicans say Gov. Janet Mills’ legislation to allow post-viability abortions demands full-throated opposition because it permits ‘abortion on demand.’
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Bill would protect access to gender-affirming care that’s being restricted by other states
MaineCare has covered gender-affirming care such as mental health counseling, surgery and hormone treatments since 2019, but guaranteeing coverage in state law would prevent a future governor from easily eliminating that coverage.
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Speaker Talbot Ross: ‘Health care for all’ must not rule out immigrants
It’s time to close a small but unjust gap in MaineCare and return our state to its longstanding practice of greater inclusion.
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Legislators mull bills that could change minimum wages in Maine
The Labor and Housing Committee heard testimony from the public on 2 bills: one that would increase the state’s minimum, and another that would limit a municipality’s ability to set its own rate.
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Gov. Mills introduces bill to expand abortion access as Democrats line up in support
The legislation would allow abortions to be performed after viability of the fetus as long as a physician determines it is necessary.