If signed by Gov. Janet Mills, the bill would make private companies partly responsible for the cost of disposing of packaging waste and improving the state’s recycling system.
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Maine extends $1,500 hiring bonus through July
The incentive to hire unemployed Mainers has been requested for about 300 workers so far since it started last month.
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Bill to overhaul medical marijuana rule-making becomes law
Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy now must consult with the cannabis industry and lawmakers before making any major regulatory changes.
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PUC awards new round of Maine clean-energy projects
Regulators approved contracts for 7 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
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Four guests taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak at Freeport hotel
Tuesday’s response was delayed because the Comfort Suites didn’t call 911, and instead left a message about elevated CO levels on a nonemergency business line at the fire department on Monday.
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CMP customers could see double-digit rate hike in August
CMP is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to consider deferring some storm charges and holding an overall residential rate hike to under 10%.
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As U.S. restrictions ease, Maine’s multinational firms still grapple with global pandemic conditions
Maine companies that conduct operations around the world have confronted COVID-19 outbreaks in international offices, debilitating travel restrictions and differing reopening timelines.
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Bills to halt changes to medical marijuana program advance in Legislature
The Maine House of Representatives approved one bill 117-25 late Wednesday, and the Senate followed suit Thursday.
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Maine lawmakers approve new broadband agency
Gov. Janet Mills is expected to sign a bill to create the Maine Connectivity Authority, which would oversee investing tens of millions of dollars for high-speed internet.
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Harvard Pilgrim parent group renamed Point32Health
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, which announced plans to merge with Tufts Health Plan in 2019, will retain its existing brand.