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Maine lawmakers want to examine how judges are disciplined. The judicial branch says it’s not their call.

by Josh Keefe The Maine Monitor May 26, 2025May 26, 2025

The debate in the Legislature follows an ethics complaint against Maine Supreme Court Justice Catherine Connors that has yet to be resolved.

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Maine’s heat pump boom has been promising for rural workforce development. Can it last?

by Kristian Moravec The Maine Monitor May 23, 2025May 25, 2025

Uncertainties lie ahead as Maine approaches big deadlines for heat pump installation and bolstering its clean energy workforce.

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Some Maine criminal records would automatically be sealed under bill before Legislature

by Emily Bader The Maine Monitor May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Supporters say it’s about time. Opponents want to see more research, and say the bill contradicts findings of a recent committee that recommended further study.

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Maine’s public transportation options are limited. Lawmakers would like to change that.

by Adrienne Washington The Maine Monitor May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Public transit options currently meet only about 11% of the state’s total transportation needs, according to a recent report.

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Dam safety reforms considered by Maine lawmakers

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor May 11, 2025May 11, 2025

The measures include bolstering the state’s enforcement actions, expanding mapping efforts and updating the pay scale for Maine’s chief dam inspector.

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Maine’s clean electricity goals face unpredictable costs, availability

by Tux Turkel The Maine Monitor April 28, 2025October 27, 2025

Beneficial electrification assumes oil and gas costs will rise, electricity will be more affordable and new generation sources will be available on a schedule aligned with target dates.

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Trump administration cut key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects?

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

Eighteen resilience projects around the state had their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.