The appropriations committee is estimated to have as much as $11 million that still could be allocated, but it’s unclear if it will meet again and if lawmakers could then act on the bills that get approved.
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Brunswick Zoning Board rejects most arguments against proposed housing development
Those who appealed against the Wilbur’s Woods project saw a “small victory” Tuesday night as the Zoning Board decided to review the architectural compatibility of the 18-unit apartment building of the development.
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Trees for free: Freeport library doles out white cedars for Earth Day
The preordered saplings are being distributed at the Freeport Community Library to kids participating in the program.
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Gov. Mills signs bill protecting providers of abortion and gender-affirming care
The proposal drew significant debate in the Legislature this session as well as opposition from out-of-state Republican attorneys general who called it ‘constitutionally defective.’
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Proposal for separate child welfare department dies after Maine House fails to take action
The measure passed the Senate in a bipartisan 22-8 vote but was never taken up in the House. ‘We could have at least had the conversation,’ said the bill’s sponsor.
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Bath orders spa to shut down over unlicensed massages
City officials issued a cease-and-desist order on April 12 after a finding spa was violating the city’s Adult Business Establishment ordinance.
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Maine Audubon seeks Freeport-area stream explorers for community science project
Maine Audubon is looking for volunteers who like to explore, walk through stream, care about water quality and love to be outdoors for its community science project exploring water quality and stream health. Maine Audubon, in partnership with Trout Unlimited Merrymeeting Bay chapter, seeks volunteers to help sample Frost Gully Brook to determine what sensitive, […]
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Rep. Hepler advocates for organ donation with nonprofit Donate Life
Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, spoke at an event on April 10 to advocate for organ donation and to share her own story as a donor’s spouse. In 1997, Hepler’s husband died after a workplace fall, but because of his decision to be an organ donor, he saved multiple lives. “Making the decision to go forward […]
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Team-based spelling bee and basket raffle to benefit Patten Free Library
Join the Patten Free Library for wordplay and community at its annual spelling bee at 5:30 p.m. on May 10 in the Maine Maritime Museum’s Long Reach Hall. The spelling bee brings together teams of spellers, ages 16 and up, for three rounds of competitive spelling. From challenging words to unexpected twists, teams will race […]
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Environmental groups sue Maine, claiming state has failed to comply with climate law
Environmentalists say that in 5 years, regulators have adopted only 2 rules aimed at Maine’s Climate Law’s requirements, and not a single rule to scale back pollution from tailpipe emissions.