Several measures pending in the Legislature would reverse policy decisions affecting welfare recipients made by the administration of former Gov. Paul LePage.
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Selling a lakefront home next year? You’ll need a septic inspection first.
The bill signed on Earth Day by Gov. Janet Mills is an extension of the inspection requirement in effect since 2007 for homes along the Maine coast.
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Maine could tweak laws describing governor, justices as ‘he’
Maine’s first female governor is backing an effort to revise state laws that refer to the governor and state justices as “he,” “him,” or “his.”
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Mills plans to restore ‘neglected’ tribal-state commission
Maine’s governor plans to nominate new members to a commission that saw seats go unfilled during the LePage administration.
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Who’s running for president? Meet the Democratic candidates
The sprawling Democratic field features candidates ranging from 37 to 77 years old; liberals and moderates; senators, governors and mayors; and an unprecedented number of women and minorities.
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Former vice president Joe Biden jumps into White House race
Biden made his announcement on Thursday, hours before a major campaign fundraiser was to take place in Philadelphia.
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Bill would move Maine to automatic voter registration
The state would automatically register most adults to vote beginning in 2022 under the legislation proposed by House Speaker Sara Gideon.
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Retailers join call for Maine to ban plastic bags statewide
But opponents including the Maine Heritage Policy Center say the bill would only add costs for businesses and consumers.
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NRA beset by infighting over whether it has strayed too far
The National Rifle Association is gathering this week for its annual meetings amid inner turmoil the likes of which has not been seen in decades.
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Critics take aim at plan to allow prescription drug imports from Canada
Pharmacists and others warn of unintended consequences in a bill that aims to reduce medication costs in Maine.