Hepler introduces legislation to modernize Maine’s bottle redemption program Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, introduced legislation last week before the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee that would modernize Maine’s beverage container redemption laws, also known as the “Bottle Bill.” With an amendment introduced by Hepler, L.D. 1909 would make numerous changes to support redemption centers […]
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Welcome to safety land
Asylum seekers who endured perils to get here say they were drawn to Maine because of its peacefulness, resources and community. Some say they learned of Maine on their long journeys away from their homelands, while others found it doing online research or knew people from home who were already here.
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UMaine System trustees approve tuition, fee increases
Citing declining enrollment, inflation and other financial pressures, the board adopts a budget that will raise tuition 3% for in-state students beginning this fall. Room and board and student fees also will rise.
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Brunswick wins $15,000 state grant for clam nursery
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund awarded the town a grant to pay for an upweller to grow quahogs faster.
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Lawmakers seek compromise on Maine paid family leave bill
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, will have a public hearing on Thursday.
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Burglary suspect steals police cruiser and flees scene, police say
After Alexis N. Irving, 29, managed to slip from custody late Sunday night, South Portland police used the stolen cruiser’s GPS system to track her to a home in Biddeford.
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Return of sturgeon art marks unofficial launch of downtown Augusta’s summer season
The reinstallation of 26 painted fiberglass sturgeon in downtown Augusta kicks off a summer season of events in the historic neighborhood of Maine’s capital city.
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Versant Power rate deal would hike bills $5 a month for home customers
The settlement agreement, which must be approved by the Public Utilities Commission, would increase the monthly bill for the typical residential customer by 4%.
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Brunswick announces rec center summer hours
The Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department announced a change to the Recreation Center’s traditional summer hours in response to the new fitness spaces opened this past year. Beginning Sunday, May 28, the new summer hours will take effect: open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and open from 7 a.m. to 3 […]