A bill before the Legislature would increase the minimum teacher salary from $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year. Another proposal would establish a minimum wage for education technicians and support staff.
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Measure to limit PAC contributions in Maine could be headed for November ballot
If approved, donations from individuals and businesses would be capped at $5,000 in a calendar year in Maine. But the law would likely be challenged in court and, potentially, give the U.S. Supreme Court another chance to weigh in on campaign finance reform.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues over Maine ban on collecting presidential nomination signatures at polls during primary
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said that doing so would violate state law, and the ban applies to all presidential candidates. Kennedy’s campaign claims the ban violates his constitutional rights.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Tensions rise as Legislature prepares to debate gun safety in wake of Lewiston shooting
A partisan fight over the hearing process for Gov. Janet Mills’ proposal to expand background checks on firearm sales and increase access to crisis mental health care suggests a bipartisan compromise may be elusive even after the mass shooting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Wiggly Bridge proposes scaled-back expansion following whiskey fungus concerns
The distillery in York had hoped to build two new barns to store and age its whiskey. They’re altering those plans to alleviate concerns that the distillery is spreading a fungus to its neighbors.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Two teenagers face charges stemming from string of TikTok-inspired car break-ins in Skowhegan
Janathian M. Viles, 19, of Waterville told investigators that he and another 15-year-old suspect broke into the vehicles following instructions from viral internet videos that show how to steal Kia and Hyundai cars.
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Lawmakers support funding for African American, Wabanaki studies in schools
The Maine House of Representatives voted to pass a bill Thursday that would provide grant funding and support.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Special education director named for Waterville Public Schools
Justin Keleher of Bowdoin has worked for the past 11 years as a special education administrator, including seven years as director of special services in Regional School Unit 1, based in Bath.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Pittston residents ditch controversial rules allowing town officials to be recalled for any reason
Despite the decision Thursday night, a recall vote initiated by citizen petition is expected to proceed next month to consider recalling Selectman Joe Caputo from office over claims he’s fostered a ‘hostile’ environment.
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Maine proposes $250,000 fine for Worcester Wreath cabins built without permits
Regulators say the company behind the defunct Flagpole for Freedom project built more than 52 cabins and a restaurant in the woods of Washington County without proper permits.