Details are still sparse on how one of the president’s latest executive orders will impact international tourists’ travel plans.
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Ban on untraceable firearms among dozens of bills Mills delays decisions on
Now that the 10-day window for the governor to sign bills has passed, she has the option to veto each bill or let it become law without her signature when the Legislature next meets.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Maine, News
‘The Bear’ stars come to homes in Maine for a break from Chicago
Oliver Platt, who plays Uncle Jimmy on the show, dines often on North Haven, while Abby Elliott, who plays Sugar, has long come to a family home at Cundys Harbor in Harpswell.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Mercer man injured in Fairfield crash after fleeing police
Criminal charges are pending against the man, who was taken via LifeFlight helicopter to Portland for treatment of his injuries, according to Fairfield police.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New Maine laws will change electricity billing, formalize energy goals
Among a slate of energy laws passed this session are ones that will change the state’s contentious net energy billing program and create a new Department of Energy Resources.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Jay police investigate theft of side-by-side, chicken coop
The 2020 Polaris Ranger was stolen from a backyard Monday night with an attached chicken coop that ended up in a ditch.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Marine Patrol still searching Kennebec River for missing Augusta man
Robert Stolt, 22, was last seen Sunday afternoon near Lines Island.
Posted inMaine, News
Police say missing Rangeley man found safe
The Silver Alert for 62-year-old Brian Shorey of Rangeley was canceled Tuesday evening.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Maine and Rep. Laurel Libby agree lawsuit is now moot
The Auburn Republican sued after being censured by the Democratic-controlled House, and blocked from voting or speaking, for violating ethics rules by identifying a transgender high school athlete in a social media post.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Misfired firework ignites roof of Augusta home
Augusta Battalion Chief Jason Farris said the odds were ‘astronomical’ that a misfired firework could ignite an asphalt roof that was covered by a metal roof.