WASHINGTON – Sen. Robert Menendez acknowledged Thursday that his office contacted U.S. health agencies in a way that would help the biggest political donor to his re-election, the same eye doctor whose private jet Menendez used for two personal trips to the Dominican Republic. But the senator denied that he sought to intervene improperly in […]
February 2013
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Men, women would be equal under new batterers law
The administration of Gov. Paul LePage and two state legislators plan to propose legislation in the coming weeks to establish gender-neutral rules for state-certified batterer treatment programs, a spokeswoman said this week.
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Legislators working to close spending gap, resolve conflict over budget proposals
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s budget-writing committee was expected to work into the wee hours of this morning to vote on an emergency budget aimed at fixing a $153 million spending gap wrought largely by Medicaid overruns and low revenue collection.
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Baldacci still weighing third run for governor
PORTLAND — Former Gov. John Baldacci said he will decide in April whether to run again for governor of Maine, but he said no matter who runs, that person needs to be a strong cheerleader for the state.
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Vaudeville-style show to honor departing Johnson Hall co-founder
GARDINER — Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center will recognize one of its departing founders by celebrating with the medium she helped bring to the city decades ago.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL NOTES: McGee pays tribute to Lawrence’s Rowdies
Mike McGee wasn’t sure what to expect when Lawrence High School honored him prior to Wednesday night’s game against Skowhegan. McGee knew one thing, he would honor the Rowdies.
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State gearing up for major winter storm Friday and Saturday
State and municipal crews were gearing up Thursday for a weekend storm that was forecast to deliver more than a foot of snow across central Maine.
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Local lawmakers’ bills poised for vetting
AUGUSTA — Local lawmakers want to help veterans and a local home for the elderly with bills recently added to the legislative pipeline.
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Changes to school funding formula could have consequences
AUGUSTA — A review of Maine’s funding formula for schools could have far-reaching consequences for school staff members, students and taxpayers.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL NOTES: Erskine hangs against tough odds
Erskine concluded its season Thursday night against Cony in a budding rivalry that is expected to end next season when the Eagles drop to Class B.