It would let Maine go harder after violators from places like New Brunswick with 548 violations as of 2013.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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State rules plan shows split between pot dispensaries, caregivers
A dispensaries spokeswoman decried what she called an “unlevel playing field,” while caregivers say new rules would treat them like criminals.
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Update Patriot Act, Maine’s senators say after NSA ruling
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins say reforms are needed to protect citizens’ privacy rights.
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LePage wants to divert corrections board funds to give raises to corrections officers
The governor, who has been sharply critical of the state’s Board of Corrections, wants to use $6.6 million originally earmarked for the board to make the pay for state prison officers more competitive.
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Maine panel opposes ‘right-to-work’ bill in party-line vote
The bill, which would make Maine the 26th state to prohibit labor unions from collecting dues from employees who opt out, is expected to die in the House.
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Maine lawmakers consider taking away wind power’s expedited permits
Critics say a 2008 law has forced taxpayers to subsidize a costly and unpredictable technology.
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Right to work bills launch hours of debate in Maine Legislature
Supporters argue measures improve state competitiveness; opponents call bills blatant attempts to bust unions.
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Maine legislative committee opposes concealed-gun bill in party-line vote
The bill, which appears to have broad support in the full Legislature, would allow legal gun owners to carry concealed handguns without obtaining permits.
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Groups push to add pregnant women in chemical reviews
But DEP officials warn doing so would create a financial burden and uncertainty for businesses.
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Committee backs bill to require payback for General Assistance fraud
Mainers who get benefits fraudulently would have to pay back the money or make repayment plans before they could receive further welfare benefits.