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.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Loggers say state-subsidized biomass company not paying bills
They have stopped making deliveries to Stored Solar, which operates biomass plants in West Enfield and Jonesboro.
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Maine woman sues California security firm, alleging violation of whistleblower protection law
The lawsuit filed by a former employee of Vescom also alleges gender discrimination in pay.
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After ‘a challenging year,’ L.L. Bean to give 3% annual bonus to 6,000 employees
The Freeport-based retailer says its $1.6 billion in sales was up slightly from 2015.
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Sen. Collins submits 2 names for U.S. attorney in Maine
She says she assumes that the Trump administration will nominate someone suggested by the state’s senior Republican senator, ‘but I don’t know for sure.’
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Man sentenced to 39 years in prison for fatal shooting in Portland
Abdirahman Haji-Hassan was convicted of killing Richard Lobor in 2014, after Lobor tried to intercede in an argument.
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Blind Maine woman, guide dog booted from flight over seating
Sue Martin of Franklin says she’s never had a problem in 30 years of air travel until a trip on American Airlines to California this month.
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Former Windham man facing financial exploitation charges fails to show up for trial
The judge increases bail and plans to issue an arrest warrant for Theodore Thomes, who is in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Maine professor had hand in April’s March for Science
Paleoecologist Jacquelyn Gill says scientists have to honk their own horns to foster a stronger connection with the public and politicians.
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Ex-Bonny Eagle cheerleading coach fires attorney
Nicholas Perry, 21, of Standish is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.