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Committee rejects move to eliminate Maine motor vehicle inspections

by Scott Thistle April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

In a unanimous vote, the Legislature’s Transportation Committee rejects legislation that would have removed the requirement for a new motor vehicle safety inspection sticker each year.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Bill to protect Maine student borrowers gets committee support

by Scott Thistle April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Mainers have more than $6 billion in student debt, exacerbated by predatory practices of the student loan industry.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Central Maine Sunday March 30 police log

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for March 30, 2019.

Business, Local & State, Politics

Mayors ask lawmakers to let cities and towns raise revenue with local sales taxes

by Scott Thistle March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Bills considered Wednesday would allow municipalities to increase the sales tax within their borders. Opponents say the new taxes would hurt businesses.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Students converge on 25th annual Jobs for Maine’s Graduates conference in Waterville

by Amy Calder March 26, 2019March 26, 2019

About 650 juniors and seniors from 65 high schools across the state attended the conference, held Tuesday at Thomas College.

Amy Calder, Columns, Local & State

Amy Calder: In 48 years, hotel worker did 774 tons of laundry

March 25, 2019April 7, 2019

Rome woman who retired from Waterville hotel is an ‘anomaly,’ her former boss said: “What are the odds that any of us would be in the same job for 48 years?”