A bill to help veterans start their own farming businesses that won unanimous approval last week in legislative committee will now head to the House and Senate for consideration.
April 2013
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Bill ends blockade on alewives in much of St. Croix watershed
The Legislature Wednesday passed a bill that will end an 18-year blockade preventing alewives from having the run of the St. Croix River through Washington County.
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Farmington selectmen approve plan for downtown development
Farmington selectmen have unanimously passed the final draft of the downtown development plan, which will use volunteers to head the programming.
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Morning Sentinel area police log, April 10, 2013
IN ANSON, Tuesday at 4:55 p.m., an animal complaint was reported on Hilltop Road.
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LePage undecided on vetoing wage legislation
Gov. Paul LePage said he has not decided whether to veto a bill that would increase Maine’s minimum wage gradually from $7.50 to $9 per hour.
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Comeback: Weiner says he may run for NYC mayor
Two years after a Twitter scandal, is this a bold comeback attempt or the height of chutzpah?
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Hermit didn’t grow food, hunt or use fires
Christopher Knight proves to be an unlikely survivalist, having stolen for sustenance rather than hunt, fish or forage for the last 27 years.
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LePage proposes $3 million school-oversight office
But the administration says it does not plan to take over failing schools, as mentioned in a document.
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Nine years after loss, Nader fights Maine campaign tactics
His lawyer tells the Maine Supreme Court on Wednesday that ballot access for third-party candidates must be protected.
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Exiting Whitehead ‘disappointed,’ but not surprised
The longtime UMaine hockey coach, who was let go Tuesday, says he’s looking forward to being a full-time dad.