Scientists say last month’s storms that destroyed wharfs in Maine, eroded sand dunes in New Hampshire, and flooded parts of New Jersey still coping with hurricane damage are becoming more the norm than the exception
Gov. Janet Mills
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Gov. Mills proposes budget with new public safety, mental health funding
The $71 million supplemental proposal also includes previously announced funding for housing and homelessness, child welfare and safety, and to address the opioid crisis.
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Lewiston mass shooting commission gets subpoena power
The authorization comes after the commission’s executive director says subpoena power is actively needed, although it’s unclear if the commission will use the new law immediately.
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January storms leave many working waterfronts in Maine adrift
Back-to-back natural disasters caused significant damage to Maine’s coastal infrastructure, leaving some wharf owners to wonder what it will take to rebuild and how they’ll pay for it.
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Gov. Mills receives complaint seeking Oxford County sheriff’s removal
Christopher Wainwright denies that his conduct merits removal, as commissioners take action to strip him of his office.
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Plan to create Office of New Americans advances to Maine House, Senate
The bill, approved by a legislative committee, would create a 2-person office to help immigrants better integrate into the state.
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Maine high court justice says he was passed over for reappointment
Former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Joseph Jabar said he was told by the governor’s legal counsel that the administration wants to diversify the court.
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Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn installed as first woman to lead Maine National Guard
Dunn replaces Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of military service.
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Maine Republicans oppose background checks for private gun sales
The governor’s office said Republicans mischaracterized the background check proposal and incorrectly stoked fear that it would lead to a registry of firearm owners.
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Mills administration to study how state pay stacks up against private sector wages
The administration says it has increased wages 24% in the past 5 years, but union leaders say the pay gap has continued to grow.