Sen. Cathy Breen and Rep. Charlotte Warren will present recommendations Monday from a mental health working group and urge support for a bill to create four regional mental health centers.
Augusta
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Maine Legislature considers bill to expunge some convictions from public records
The measure would largely apply to nonviolent and low-level felonies and would exclude any crimes against a child or person over age 65.
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Maine lawmakers weigh bill to increase first responder death benefit
Two Maine firefighters and 2 police officers have died in the line of duty since 2018, prompting a proposal to raise the state death benefit for survivors from $50,000 to $75,000.
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Public health officials test first person in Maine for deadly coronavirus
The test was done because the person showed symptoms of a lower respiratory illness and had either traveled to China recently or come in contact with someone known to have the virus. Results are expected in 1 to 5 days.
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Regulators may investigate whether CMP issued improper disconnection notices
State law prohibits electric utilities from disconnecting customers’ power during winter months without the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s approval.
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Never Give up Never Quit proceeds to benefit Travis Mills Foundation
Meets are Scheduled for Jan. 11 and 13 at the Augusta Armory.
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Massachusetts man accused of kidnapping woman was headed for Canada, police say
Stephen Pilson, 52, of Beverly was intoxicated and homicidal when officers arrested him Sunday in Kennebunk, according to state police.
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Multicultural Center open house set for Wednesday
AUGUSTA — The Capital Area New Mainers Project will celebrate the opening of the Augusta Multicultural Center with a community-wide Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at at 70 State St. The event will be held from 5-7pm and will be free to the public. Middle Eastern refreshments will be served. The […]
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United Way sets highest campaign goal
Charlie’s Family of Dealerships leading the efforts.
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Gov. Mills allows ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential elections
The bill will become law without her signature, but it will not take effect in time for ranked-choice voting to be used in Maine’s new March presidential primary next year.