The approval could affect LePage’s court fight over implementing the change, and he could veto the measure intended to finally advance the voter-passed expansion.
2018
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Sadie Bliss of the Maine Crafts Association answers Five Questions
The Maine Crafts Association executive director talks about the challenges of serving a community spread out across a big state and taking on new ventures.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
James Dinkle of FirstPark answers Five Questions
The FirstPark executive director talks about having work-life balance and what might happen if Amazon chooses Boston for its second HQ
Posted inElection 2018, Politics
Janet Mills wins Democratic nomination in Maine governor’s race
After a week of anticipation, Democrats finally learn who won the party’s nomination to run for governor following the nation’s first statewide election using ranked-choice voting.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State
Lisbon woman hopes to send Maine’s wandering emu to a safe home
Ralphie the emu is getting on in years and Janet Tuttle says the bird would be better housed at a Georgia sanctuary.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Pilot of Saudi royal family jet arrested at Bangor airport
Police learned that one of 4 pilots on the Saudi-owned Boeing 767 was wanted in Florida for felony theft, and arrested him.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
William Knowles, partner at Verrill Dana, gets award for advancing justice
Named in honor of Peter DeTroy, the honor recognizes advocacy for Maine’s most vulnerable.
Posted inCommunity
Youth Ensemble of New England to take stage June 27 in Rangeley
Youth orchestra comprised of 40 young people ages 10 to 20 and is based at Thayer Conservatory in Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Posted inCommunity
Rangeley’s Lupine Festival Art & Antique Show set for June 23
Festival is hosted by Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Brass plaque, flag holder stolen from Augusta grave of officer killed in 1884
Augusta police are asking the public for help in recovering the item, which was stolen recently from Mount Hope Cemetery.