Migrants Reach July 31 Exit Deal with Howard Johnson, But South Portland May Still Fine Hotel
After a settlement reached on Monday between the operator of South Portland’s Howard Johnson hotel and around 60 migrant families,
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No Labels Party Spars with Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Over Voter Registration
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) is going head-to-head with No Labels, the political third party that has pledged
Read moreMaine Bill Would Allow Hard Drug Use at “Safe Consumption Sites”
State lawmakers are considering a proposal to let cities and towns create areas where narcotic users can consume the illegal
Read moreHouse Approves Bill to Give Hospital Price Transparency Rules Some Teeth
The Maine House of Representatives has passed a bill that will force hospitals to comply with federal price transparency requirements.
Read moreSouth Portland City Council Considers “Pay As You Throw” Trash Removal Program
The South Portland City Council is set to hold a workshop on Thursday to discuss implementing a citywide “Pay As
Read moreMaine to Replace “Jail Inmate” and “Prisoner” with “Resident” in State Laws
In an effort to reduce the stigma associated with committing crimes and going to jail, Maine lawmakers have approved a
Read moreMaine House Blocks Bill to Allow Armed Security in Public Schools
Democratic lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal from Rep. John Andrews (R-Paris) that would have allowed the boards of government-run
Read moreMaine Ranked 3rd Highest in Nation for Out-of-State Campaign Contributions in 2022 Election Cycle
Maine had the third highest percentage of out-of-state campaign contributions during the 2022 election cycle at 67.82 percent, according to
Read moreAuto Inspections Bill Would Hike Costs, Create New State Police Surveillance System
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would increase the cost of vehicle inspection fees and create a new surveillance
Read morePortland City Council Considers Contract for $4.59 Million 180-Bed Homeless Shelter
On Monday afternoon the Portland City Council will hold a meeting to take public comment and then vote on a
Read moreAsylum Seekers Staying in Sanford Inn Will Soon Have to Find Another Place To Stay
As funding runs out for General Assistance vouchers, asylum seekers occupying about 30 rooms of the Sanford Inn will soon
Read moreSmall Landlords in Portland Speak Out Ahead of Rent Control Referendum
Portland residents will have the opportunity to vote Tuesday on a referendum, Question A, that would amend the city’s current
Read moreMaine Has the 10th Worst State Economy, Study Finds
Maine has the 10th lowest performing state economy in the U.S., standing in 42nd place out of the 50 states
Read moreBangor-area Church Sues School Board for Religious Discrimination in Lease Rejection
Bangor-area Pines Church is suing the Hermon School Department, alleging that the school board discriminated against the church on the
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