Sex trafficking is an issue on the local and national scene, but Maine is making strides to empower victims while holding exploiters accountable.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
How Maine’s bottle bill works
Under Maine’s beverage container redemption program, when a manufacturer, bottling company or distributor sells a beverage that falls under the redemption law, it collects from the retailer 5 cents for each beverage or 15 cents on spirits and wine. The retailer then charges the consumer the appropriate deposit at the time of purchase. When the […]
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Posted inMaine, Politics
First-term Durham Republican representative missed 67% of Legislature’s session days this year
Rep. Joseph Galletta hasn’t explained his absences – all of which were excused by his fellow lawmakers – but wants to be reelected.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day
Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn’t cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group said they were at the State House but knew the votes would fall short.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Sears Island has staved off industrialization for decades. Now it may become Maine’s wind port.
Even environmentalists disagree over whether the state’s largest uninhabited island is an ideal site for Maine to stake a claim in the offshore wind industry. Many say Mack Point’s the better choice.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
As demand to insure pets grows in Maine, employers are starting to offer coverage
Maine companies don’t contribute to expenses, but some offer group coverage plans. Many in the veterinary industry, where prices keep rising, say it’s worth the cost.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
China, Cornville properties among 4 targeted for seizure in illegal marijuana cases
For the first time, federal prosecutors say they are seeking the forfeiture of Maine properties used in illegal cannabis growing operations that might be tied to organized, transnational crime organizations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
York County Jail administrator will take over as new warden of Maine State Prison
Nathan Thayer has served as administrator at the York County Jail for the last three years and will start in his new role at Maine’s largest prison on Monday.
Posted inMaine
Maine State Police search for teen missing nearly a week
Kylie Townsend-Ireland was last seen May 13 in Parsonsfield.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Benton festival celebrates return of ‘fish that feed all’
Alewives caught on livestream make video appearance at Benton Town Office, as they make their way up the Sebasticook River.