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Maine lawmakers advance effort to seek money for more EV subsidies
Republicans, who have criticized state efforts to promote electric vehicle sales, opposed tapping a regional source of funding. Maine exhausted its money for EV rebates in November.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Author John Green inspires art, play in Waterville
The best-selling author of ‘The Fault in our Stars’ and several other books to speak April 15 at a free, public event at Colby College.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Unity man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault of 12 year old girl
Jesse J. Harvey, 31, to serve 10 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release as part of a plea deal reached after the victim, an extended family member, made further disclosures to officials recently.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Municipal bans on homeless shelters may be prohibited in Maine
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would prevent cities and towns from blocking homeless shelters.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Julia Lipez confirmed as Maine’s newest state supreme court justice
The Senate’s confirmation of Lipez to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court fills a yearlong vacancy on the state’s highest court.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Big Lots in Farmington has closed
The Farmington Big Lots is only open to vendors, according to a sign seen on the door March 18.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
A $3M boost to Maine’s public defense spurs objections on all sides
An emergency bill sought to compromise the demands of Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services as the state faces a constitutional violation over a lack of court-appointed attorneys.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine bill would allow doctors to keep their names off prescription labels for abortion pill
The proposal comes as advocates have noted an increase in threats against abortion providers in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
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Maine’s public advocate seeks access to billing data from electricity suppliers
The move is meant to help determine how much competitive electricity providers overcharge low-income customers.