The total budget of $12 million reflects an increase of 1.6 percent over this fiscal year, which expires June 30.
May 2017
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
LePage threatens to veto deposit on ‘nips,’ remove them from Maine stores
The governor responds to a bill, likely headed for his desk, that would add the miniature liquor bottles to the state’s bottle deposit bill to reduce littering.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump asked Comey to shut down investigation of Michael Flynn, notes show
The White House denies the account, which raises questions about whether the president crossed any legal lines.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Judge refuses to lower bail for man facing tax evasion charges
Theodore Thomes, 58, formerly of Windham, can’t assist in his own defense if he doesn’t have hip replacement surgery, his attorney says.
Posted inNews, Politics
Bill to allow lawsuits when unborn children die sparks debate
The proposal would exempt doctors who do legal abortions, but some opponents say it is aimed at restricting women’s reproductive rights.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta drug dealer to serve a year in prison
Larry Murphy was free on bail on drug trafficking charges when police found heroin and cocaine in his home.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Canaan woman pleads guilty to drug possession
Police found the drugs in a crawl space in the Pittston home where she was a housekeeper.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lawmakers push question of biomass power incentives to next session
Legislators are looking for ways to help the struggling industry, but proposed solutions are complex and controversial and time is limited.