The bill, submitted in response to a high-profile case in 2022, would raise fines from $1,500 per violation to $25,000 — and more if the violator is shown to have benefited or committed prior violations.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Fayette Central School students collaborate to produce a podcast
With the help of their school’s technology director, two students delve into their classmates’ favorite fruits and vegetables, take a look at Bat Night and celebrate 100 days of school.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Most Americans haven’t tried seaweed, Maine study shows
The study, which in part explores Americans’ hesitance to try new foods, finds that leaning on seaweed as an ingredient in different snacks and making ready-to-eat dishes could sway consumers.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Athens home, former store damaged by garage fire
The fire started in a garage but was knocked down before fully reaching the house, which was once Rowell’s General Store.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Hartland death ruled a homicide
Vilma Withee, 78, of Hartland was identified as the victim in the April 12 death.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine nonprofits try to navigate funding cuts, unclear rules and an uncertain future
Federal grant cancellations have challenged nonprofits of all stripes but especially small groups, which make up the majority and don’t have deep pockets.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s clean electricity goals face unpredictable costs, availability
Beneficial electrification assumes oil and gas costs will rise, electricity will be more affordable and new generation sources will be available on a schedule aligned with target dates.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine bill would protect personal belongings during homeless encampment sweeps
A bill before lawmakers would require state and local governments to provide notice and hold hearings before removing a homeless person’s belongings from public property.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
‘We did things backwards here’: Some Maine landowners see a future in ecological forest management
Foresters argue the pros and cons of various models of sustainable forestry, but the overall goal is the same: Timber harvests generate profits; woodlands remain healthy.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Hartland candidates focus on development in race muddied by lawsuit
Friday’s municipal election pits Selectman John A. Hikel against challenger Robert C. Bryant.