The Maine Senate has voted unanimously to ban bisphenol-A from certain children’s products, such as bottles and sippy cups, affirming a recent lopsided vote in the House.

The Maine Senate has voted unanimously to ban bisphenol-A from certain children’s products, such as bottles and sippy cups, affirming a recent lopsided vote in the House.

AUGUSTA — State Rep. Ken Fredette, R-Newport, says he has a simple solution to a complicated issue that would ease uncertainty in schools and the business community.

AUGUSTA — State Rep. Ken Fredette, R-Newport, says he has a simple solution to a complicated issue that would ease uncertainty in schools and the business community.

AUGUSTA — Bills that would expand Mainers’ rights to carry concealed weapons faced opposition from business groups and public safety and municipal officials Monday during a series of legislative hearings.

AUGUSTA — Bills that would expand Mainers’ rights to carry concealed weapons faced opposition from business groups and public safety and municipal officials Monday during a series of legislative hearings.

Members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee are hearing public testimony on a slew of gun-related measures today, most that would expand gun rights.

AUGUSTA — The Maine House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly endorsed banning the chemical bisphenol-A from children’s products such as sippy cups and baby bottles.

“Our Constitution prohibits our government from taking down artwork simply because it disagrees with a viewpoint.”

AUGUSTA — The Maine House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly endorsed banning the chemical bisphenol-A from children’s products such as sippy cups and baby bottles.