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Mills pulls Maine out of governors group that advocates offshore oil and gas

by Scott Thistle February 25, 2019February 26, 2019

Former Gov. Paul LePage joined the group in 2015 and was the only New England governor in the coalition, staffed by oil and gas lobbyists.

Nation & World, Politics

Critics in Maine say they’ll fight Trump plan to bar abortion referrals by federally funded clinics

by Kelley Bouchard February 22, 2019February 23, 2019

Maine’s governor, congressional delegation and reproductive-health providers blast the new federal rule as harmful to women and families.

Local & State, Politics

Riverview Psychiatric Center regains certification, and that could mean $20 million a year for Maine

by Scott Thistle February 22, 2019February 23, 2019

The state facility in Augusta had been decertified because of problems with its treatment of patients.

Local & State, Politics

Mills ends Maine’s absence from National Governors Association meeting

by Scott Thistle February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

The trip, the first for Mills as governor, includes a group dinner Sunday hosted by President Trump.

Business, Local & State

Opponents refocus lobbying efforts in light of Mills’ support for CMP power line

by Edward D. Murphy February 21, 2019February 22, 2019

‘We can’t say no to every single project,’ said the governor, explaining her support for the proposed 145-mile line that would carry hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts.

Local & State, Politics

Mills administration will increase supplemental food stamp benefit for working Mainers

by Eric Russell February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

The monthly amount for those who work 30 hours per week, or 20 hours if they have a small child, will jump from $15 to $50, paid for with federal funds that went unspent by the LePage administration.