Maine’s campaign finance watchdog issued a decision denying Sen. Jim Libby clean elections funding after it found numerous problems with paperwork his campaign submitted to qualify for the money.
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Supporters object to trans sports referendum ballot language
The secretary of state released draft language this week for how the initiative, which seeks to limit school sports participation and use of bathrooms and similar spaces to a student’s assigned sex at birth, would appear on the November ballot.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Athens man dies in Skowhegan rollover crash, police say
Icy conditions appear to have contributed to the accident.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana
The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College began a decade ago with a goal of supporting Jewish congregations that are far from big cities.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers send $519M budget add-on, including $300 checks, to Gov. Mills
The Senate voted 18-16 to approve the budget, which includes $300 ‘affordability checks’ for eligible residents, a new income tax surcharge for millionaires and a ban on cellphones in schools.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
It’s Local News Day. Here’s why it matters in Maine.
Local news is part of the fabric of our communities, and when it’s strong, communities are more informed, more connected and more resilient.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Augusta walkers have a little spring in their step
People stroll in Capital Park on Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Affordable housing developer proposes 10-unit project in Skowhegan
Portland-based Community Housing of Maine says it was drawn to the town in part because of ongoing economic revitalization efforts.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News
Maine’s plain license plate has gained a following | Column
One in 8 drivers have opted out of the new pine tree design.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
911 transcripts detail hectic moments after Carrabassett Valley man allegedly shot his girlfriend
Calls that Austin Doucette made to 911 on the night of Makayla DeSantis’ death indicate that he tried to drive her to a hospital until a dispatcher told him to pull over and focus on stemming her bleeding.