All 4 members have joined bipartisan efforts to prevent the potato’s reclassification from vegetable to grain under federal dietary guidelines, and to encourage Japan to drop barriers to buying more U.S. potatoes.
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Maine Senate approves legislation to allow Sears Island offshore wind terminal
The House rejected the measure last week and will now reconsider the Senate version, which would exempt sand dunes from environmental protection in a bid to advance Maine’s drive to generate offshore wind.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon voted into ‘American Idol’ top 14
She was among the 10 singers to receive the most votes from the public after Sunday night’s episode.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Sports
Maine House votes against tax credits for Sea Dogs stadium renovations
The House voted 62-78 Monday against a bill that would provide up to $2 million in income tax credits to upgrade the facility.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Legislature approves changes to yellow flag law, expanded background checks
The bill now requires second votes in both the House and Senate before it heads to Gov. Mills’ desk.
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Committee advances new supplemental budget to full Legislature – without controversial changes
The proposal now faces votes in the full House and Senate. If it passes unchanged, Gov. Janet Mills’ spokesperson says she would not veto it.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Wales woman working as rural mail carrier dies from injuries suffered in Litchfield crash
Alicia Bubier, 48, died following the crash at the intersection of Huntington Hill Road and Quackenbush Lane, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Maine joins push to send electoral votes to national popular vote winner
Gov. Mills allowed the proposal, in which Maine joins 16 other states and the District of Columbia in changing how it allocates Electoral College votes, to become law without her signature.
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Four arrested on arson charges after fires at three vacant homes in Dresden, Woolwich
While the three homes were unoccupied, one was being renovated, with a family of four planning to move in soon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Freihofer’s Bakery Outlet in Fairfield closes permanently
The outlet at the U.S. Route 201 Business Center at 230D Skowhegan Road was one of many that Bimbo Bakeries USA has closed recently.