Legislature may ban foreign influence in Maine referendums
Supporters of a ballot initiative barring foreign governments from influencing Maine referendums are pushing the Legislature to enact the measure instead
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City council moves South Portland rent stabilization ordinance forward
If the ordinance is passed later this month, rent stabilization could go into effect May 27 Read More
Read MoreMadison residents vote to recall selectman, elect Shawn Bean to take over seat
Residents voted to recall Selectman Glen Mantor in a special election Tuesday, and elected Shawn Bean to replace him, according
Read MoreWaterville council takes first vote to approve housing rental registration ordinance
The proposed ordinance the council voted on Tuesday asks for voluntary compliance from property owners to register their buildings with
Read MoreJudge rejects attempt to throw out ballot proposal that could thwart CMP, Versant takeover
The ruling means that voters in November will likely vote on both a proposal to create a consumer-owned electric utility
Read MoreLow turnout prompts Minot officials to consider voting at the polls
A Saturday snowstorm is blamed for low attendance at the annual Town Meeting.Read More
Read MoreNorridgewock residents pass $2.85 million town budget, reject more medical marijuana stores
There’s one medical marijuana retail store in town and people at the annual Town Meeting on Monday indicated that for
Read MoreKennebec County commissioners endorse $19.3 million budget with 5% increase to taxes
The budget reflects nearly an 11% increase in county spending, in part to pay for unfunded state requirement to provide
Read MorePhillips residents vote to expand select board
PHILLIPS – More than eighty residents gathered at the Phillips Area Community Center Tuesday night for a special town meeting.
Read MoreEustis Annual Town Meeting and Election
EUSTIS – The annual town meeting took place Saturday, March 4, in the midst of a heavy snow storm. Around
Read MoreLegislators urged to help eligible students pay for University of Maine tuition
Educators and advocates urged the Legislature’s education and cultural affairs committee to support 50% tuition vouchers for UMaine System schools
Read More‘Swatting’ would be a felony under new legislative bill
PORTLAND, Maine — Some lawmakers want to make falsely reporting a crime that leads to an evacuation, shutdown or lockdown
Read MoreLovell voters reelect selectman, 3 school directors
A total of 69 residents braved the storm to attended Saturday’s Town Meeting.Read More
Read MoreMaine lawmakers consider making jail phone calls to lawyers free
Proposed legislation seeks to protect defendant rights to attorney-client privilege in jails.Read More
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