A bill was signed last spring, but the Maine Legislature never funded it.
January 2015
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Special election scheduled after Maine lawmaker resigns
The special election for the District 93 seat, left vacant when Elizabeth Dickerson resigned, will take place on March 10
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Posted inNation & World, News
Filipino police commandos killed in clash with rebels
A town mayor says more than 30 were killed trying to capture a terror suspect.
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama, Indian Prime Minister display bond, cite progress toward nuclear ties
Obama declares a “breakthrough understanding” in efforts to free U.S. investment in nuclear energy development in India.
Posted inNation & World, News
Japan working to gain IS hostage’s release, analyzing video
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says ‘I am left speechless.’
Posted inPolitics
U.S., India closer on nuclear deal
President Obama reiterates his support of efforts undertaken by the second Bush administration.
Posted inEditorials
OUR OPINION: Public schools must lead fight against poverty
More than half of U.S. public school students are now from low-income families, and schools need the resources make sure they are successful.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP’s $1.4 billion effort fortifies Maine electric grid against new threats
The upgrade offers defense against cyber and physical attacks; solar storms may require more.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
With high school hockey, it’s ice time vs. sleep time
A shortage of rinks in southern Maine forces some weary young players to practice even before dawn. Plans for two new facilities could help alleviate the problem.
Posted inMaine, News
Arsenic in well water targeted by Saviello, Gattine
Proposals by Wilton, Westbrook lawmakers would fund well testing and remediation for low-income homeowners on the heels of a study that linked arsenic to lower IQs schoolchildren.