The panel voted 8-4 along party lines, with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed.
2022
Posted inOpinion
Tell Us: Do you think Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time?
There’s no denying the man was good. Do you think he was the G.O.A.T.?
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Four Mainers among first recruiting class for new UMaine football coach
Coach Jordan Stevens, a native of Maine, signs high school seniors from Leavitt, Thornton Academy and two from Bonny Eagle.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Injured construction worker alleges negligence in lawsuit against Cianbro
More than 5 tons of steel fell on Eric Jabbusch of Greene at a Cianbro worksite on Interstate 95 in July 2020.
Posted inMaine
Maine lawmakers look to take on voracious browntail moths
New bill would fund more experts and programs to combat the invasive bug that strips trees and causes people to itch all over.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Wilton select board member, Tom Saviello announces he will not run for governor
Among the six reasons are he “cannot identify” with younger voters and is “tired of party politics.”
Posted inNews
Franklin County approves interim county clerk’s move to part-time
Additionally, commissioners heard details of a proposal from Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for an addition to the jail to provide space for medical and psychological services for those in custody.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Democratic Sen. Luján to be out at least 4 weeks; Biden agenda at risk
The Democrats’ fragile hold on the Senate majority has become vividly apparent with the sudden illness of of New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
To-go cocktails may stay awhile in Maine, but health advocates say not forever
Bars and restaurants say to-go alcohol sales have helped them weather the pandemic, but public health organizations say they shouldn’t continue indefinitely.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Girls swimming: With numbers and talent, Gardiner/Hall-Dale making some noise
Tigers look to contend in KVAC B championship meet Friday in Bath.