The bill would expand tribes’ authority over certain crimes that occur on their land while the state would continue to maintain jurisdiction over the most serious offenses.
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Compromise calls for studying natural gas use in Maine, rather than restricting it
Legislation that calls for studies of natural gas use passed the House, but it was criticized by a Democrat as ‘watered down’ and a Republican who said it’s unnecessary.
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Proposal to join national popular vote movement heads for passage in Maine Legislature
The bill faces one more vote in the Maine Senate before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills, who has not weighed in on the proposal.
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Augusta’s Bangor Street to be reduced to 3 lanes for pedestrian safety improvements
The proposed project, to start in 2026, would eliminate a traffic light now at the intersection of Bangor and Quimby streets.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College student’s death ruled a suicide
Topsham Police Chief Marc Hagan said in a statement Tuesday that 20-year-old Qingyang Zhan, of California, took her own life Sunday morning.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville to consider earmarking $1.16 million in unused recreation money
The funding is available for other projects now that recreation fields don’t need to be moved to accommodate plans for an ice arena.
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Driver killed in crash on I-95 in Clinton
The driver died after colliding with another vehicle while attempting to pass it shortly before 6 p.m., Monday, which sent the car out of control and off the highway, police said.
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Maine House upholds Gov. Mills’ veto of bill to limit noncompete contract clauses
Mills says she vetoed the bill because she wanted a compromise and was not convinced existing limits are not working.
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Julia Gagnon of Cumberland secures top 24 spot on ‘American Idol’
The USM student is headed to Hawaii to compete week by week with the other finalists on the TV singing contest.
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Few anglers fishing on April Fool’s Day
Traditionally, many anglers look forward to April 1, but nowadays it depends on the weather and the zone.