Patrick Scully, an attorney who specialized in energy and utility issues, will join the 3-member Maine Public Utilities Commission.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Election Day arrives in cities and towns across Maine
Voters will cast ballots Tuesday on school budgets, and some communities are choosing candidates and deciding whether to pass new ordinances.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
‘A lot of anxiety’ for Democrats as Biden agenda stalls
Fed up by the delays, some senators are ready to change the rules to eliminate the filibuster, which they blame for the inaction.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine Senate advances bill to provide free meals to all students
The legislation, which carries a price of $34 million, won unanimous support from lawmakers, who said it would help students avoid stigma and improve learning.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
‘Do not come’: Harris seeks ‘hope at home’ for Guatemalans
The American vice president emphasizes the need for action to improve the situation on the ground for Guatemalans, who she said don’t want to leave their homeland but are forced to by poor living conditions.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Manchin’s opposition clouds future of Dems’ elections bill
The West Virginia senator says the bill is too broad and would lead to more division.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans aim to revive Fauci attacks after email trove released
The White House is clearly standing with the doctor, despite the onslaught of criticism.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills submits plan to Legislature for spending $1 billion in federal relief
Lawmakers are under the gun to review the Mills administration’s plan for spending $997.5 million from the American Rescue Plan, with less than two weeks left in the session.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Two incumbents, challenger vie for 2 seats on Manchester Board of Selectmen
Incumbents Dawn Kliphan and Doug Ide and newcomer Charlie Hippler IV are on Tuesday’s ballot.