The sponsor of the bill says having such a system would allow officials to keep track of kits that aren’t tested but are still being stored.
March 2017
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Pingree, on House floor, tells story of Mainer who says he would die under Republican health care bill
The full House is expected to vote Thursday on the House bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Maine, News
The value of air and water
If you value health, cleanliness and the woods and streams where you live, then regulations that protect these things are not ‘horrible,’ writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inMaine, News
Washington voters set to decide on budget of more than $718,000
Voters also will choose to impose a moratorium prohibiting retail marijuana establishments, stores and social clubs from opening for 180 days.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Hack of state’s job-matching vendor puts Mainers’ personal data at risk
The Maine Department of Labor outsourced its job bank services in July to Kansas-based America’s JobLink, which suffered a data breach.
Posted inMaine, News
Residents at China Town Meeting to vote on Causeway Road projects, firefighter pay
The $2.22 million town budget will not affect the tax rate, the town manager said, even as residents consider proposals.
Posted inNation & World, News
Man kills 4, injures 40 in ‘depraved terrorist attack’ near British Parliament
Islamic extremism is suspected, and authorities believe they know the identity of the attacker, who was killed.
Posted inMaine, News
Anonymous donor pledges $1 million for new Hallowell fire station
On the eve of a public hearing on the issue of city fire services, the donor has come forward to offer the funds to keep a station in the city.
Posted inNews, Sports
U.S. edges Japan 2-1, advances to WBC championship game
The United States reached the championship game of the World Baseball Classic for the first time.
Posted inMaine, News
I-295 crash cleared
The single-vehicle crash was in the area of Tuttle Road in Cumberland.