The Maine Right to Repair Coalition said it has collected enough signatures for a referendum that might open certain types of vehicle diagnostic data to independent auto service shops.
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Gov. Mills to introduce legislation to expand access to abortion throughout pregnancy
One of four bills to be introduced would allow abortion at any point in a pregnancy with the approval of a qualified medical professional.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
PFAS levels in livestock can diminish if contamination source removed, state officials say
Research has found that once a contamination source is removed from a farm, PFAS levels in livestock will drop to the point that products derived from the animals can be sold to consumers, officials said at a public forum last week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wine sales employees suing Nappi Distributors, alleging unequal pay, hostile work environment
At least one complaint against the Gorham company is allowed to proceed to trial, with jury selection scheduled for Feb. 6.
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New public defenders help but don’t fully alleviate court’s troubles finding enough defense lawyers
The director of indigent legal services cautions that five people are not enough to solve the systemic problems.
Posted inMaine, News, Opinion
Sixty years later, King’s ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ resonates in Maine
The letter is being read publicly Monday in an online remembrance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some of the readers shared their thoughts about participating, and what the letter means.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
$1.35 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Lebanon, Maine
The York County town was abuzz Saturday with excitement and speculation about who hit the jackpot.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond transition committee hitting roadblocks from RSU 2 central office
The Richmond Transition Committee has not gotten documents it needs in order to move forward with the town’s separation from the Hallowell-based school district.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills’ budget calls for massive investment in roads, bridges
The $400 million allocated for transportation projects would help unlock an estimated $1 billion in federal infrastructure spending, state officials say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Togus VA officials do not know when family accommodations on campus will reopen following October closure
The Fisher House, which provides free lodging for families of veterans seeking treatment at the Togus VA Medical Center, has been open since February 2020, but officials say they do not know when it will reopen to guests.