Public hearings begin on gun safety bills that would ban bump stocks, institute a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases and expand background checks to advertised private sales.
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Mills administration wants to roll back law expanding financial support for older Mainers
The governor’s administration wants to scale back legislation expanding access to the Medicare Savings Program, which helps many older residents cover health care costs.
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The Maine Cabin Masters head back to school for special project at Gardiner Area High School
The project, funded by a grant from the Maine Department of Education and built by the cast and crew of the popular Magnolia Network cable television series, was unveiled on Monday night’s episode.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Trump and Biden win Maine’s Super Tuesday primaries
Election clerks and Maine’s secretary of state reported low turnout as the state also rolled out a new semi-open primary system that allows unenrolled voters to participate in party primaries.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine cannabis businesses call bill a ‘beacon of hope,’ but regulators say it’s too risky
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Kennebec, would make sweeping changes to rules governing Maine’s adult-use and medical cannabis markets.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Former Augusta man gets 4 years in prison for child sexual abuse in West Gardiner
Aaron C. Engroff, 34, of Holden was sentenced Monday after being convicted in January of abusing a young girl.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mental health funding bill draws broad support at Maine State House
Nobody testified against House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross’ proposal to invest at least $17.5 million in mental health crisis services.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Manchester federal disaster relief center to close Monday and reopen Wednesday in Farmingdale
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened Disaster Recovery Centers across Maine to help residents recover from losses related to the Dec. 18 storm that brought floods and power outages across the state.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
California’s ‘Lithium Valley’ may power millions of electric vehicles. Does Maine still need a lithium mine?
What’s happening in California could ultimately impact the future of lithium mining in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Maine secretary of state won’t bar Trump from ballot after Supreme Court says states lack authority
Shenna Bellows withdrew her ruling against former President Donald Trump’s eligibility in response to the high court’s unanimous ruling.