State election officials and privacy advocates have raised alarms about a push by several conservative groups to access state voter rolls, fearing that the lists could be used to intimidate voters or cancel registrations.
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Absentee voting starts in Maine presidential primaries, and the ballot includes Trump
The Republican ballot includes former President Donald Trump, despite a pending challenge to his eligibility, as well as the names of 2 other candidates who have dropped out of the race but did not notify the secretary of state.
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Maine regulators asked for opinions on a plan to expand electric vehicle sales. They got 1,700 comments.
The Board of Environmental Protection will consider the proposal next month after postponing its meeting in December.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine newspapers name new key editors
The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel have promoted Jessica Lowell, Stacy Blanchet and Ben Bragdon to new roles to guide newsroom coverage.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville City Council to review policy on remote meeting audience participation
The current policy dealing with remote meeting participation does not guarantee the public will be able to continue to take part in City Council meetings, and resident Nancy Sanford has urged the council change that.
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U.S. Senate border security bill includes faster work permits for asylum seekers
Maine’s congressional delegation has been pushing to let asylum seekers work sooner, although the prospects appear dim for the bipartisan Senate bill that contains Sen. Susan Collins’ provision on speeding up work permits.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Jared Golden holds big lead in fundraising for congressional race
The Lewiston Democrat has four times as much campaign cash as his two Republican challengers combined.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Maine may join rest of New England in banning food scraps from landfills
Supporters want lawmakers to do something about rotting food waste, which produces dangerous levels of methane gas. But critics of the proposal say a ban would be too costly for the state and businesses.
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Major solar projects in Maine are being delayed by lengthy reviews
A trade group of manufacturers also has filed a complaint with the state supreme court over high costs charged to businesses to subsidize solar expansion.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Temperatures in Maine will warm up big-time this week
It won’t feel like February – or even winter – for the most part.