The House killed the bill without discussion Monday after Gov. Janet Mills threatened to veto it and the Senate voted to table it indefinitely.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Britney Spears confuses some with Instagram pregnancy news
Less than five months after her conservatorship ended, she also is apparently married.
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Posted inNation & World
Ex-officer convicted of storming Capitol to disrupt Congress
Jurors convicted former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson of all six counts he faced stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Posted inBusiness
Efforts to make protective medical gear in U.S. on life support
The push to make personal protective equipment in the U.S. is running out of steam after an initial surge at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine lawmakers approve ban on pesticides containing PFAS by 2030
The legislation, which has divided the state’s farming community, was passed by the Senate on Monday after gaining approval in the House last week.
Posted inNation & World
Transgender treatment ban challenged by lawsuit in Alabama
The ban makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity.
Posted inBusiness
Etsy sellers protest fees by halting their sales for a week
Starting Monday, Etsy sellers must pay a 6.5% commission on each transaction, up from the 5% in place since 2018.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Trans athlete penalty bill heads to Tennessee governor’s desk
The bill would add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports.
Posted inNews
Papers available for prospective candidates in Strong
The election is being redone because the March warrant was incorrect.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Central Maine high school sports spring season previews
Outdoor track and field, softball, baseball, tennis and lacrosse squads set for full season.