New Maine wrongful death law ties cap on damages to inflation, extends time limit to sue
Gov. Janet Mills allowed the bill to become law Thursday without her signature. Another bill that would have extended the
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Reed Plantation Selectboard Chairman settles more than $20K in back taxes
REED PLANTATION, Maine — The Reed Plantation selectboard chairman is now up to date on his delinquent personal property taxes
Read MoreCape Elizabeth Threatens Burdensome Fines Over Local Lumber Yard’s Outdoor Displays
The Town of Cape Elizabeth is pursuing legal action against Lumbery – a business located in the center of town
Read MoreMaine House passes budget with paid family leave program, tax cut for retirees
The 80-58 vote in the House failed to meet the two-thirds threshold needed for the spending package to take effect
Read MoreUSDA euthanizes 16 Canada geese in Rangeley
USDA Wildlife Service personnel lethally removed 16 geese Wednesday morning from Haley Pond in Rangeley, according to officials.Read More
Read MoreCentral Maine Mennonites May Gamble on Freer State Unless Lawmakers Provide Religious Accommodation
A community of conservative Christians in Maine has been frustrated by the State’s car insurance mandate. It’s become such a
Read MoreKingfield board elects new officers
KINGFIELD – The Kingfield selectboard met Monday night at 6 p.m. for the first meeting of the new term. Wade
Read MoreBangor gets federal grant to clean up contaminated old Air Force building
Bangor received a nearly $900,000 federal grant last month to demolish an abandoned, contaminated former military building at the Bangor
Read MoreFederal program that’s helped protect Maine forests reaches milestone with new project
Conservation groups joined state and federal officials in Rangeley late last week to celebrate the climate and ecological benefits of
Read MoreFeds find nearly dozens of violations at Thomaston cement company
Federal mine safety officials found 33 violations at the Dragon Products cement company in Thomaston during an inspection in May,
Read MoreMaine passes bill to curb recording of attorney-client phone calls in jails
The legislation, which still needs the governor’s signature, would require county jails to maintain a registry of attorney contact information.Read
Read MoreMaine’s senior property tax freeze is on the way out. Here’s what’s replacing it.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine’s sweeping property tax freeze program for seniors would go away under a budget compromise, and lawmakers
Read MoreMaine Governor Janet Mills vetoes bill intended to help Wabanaki tribes benefit from federal laws
Mills rejects tribal reform bill approved by veto-proof majorities Read More
Read MoreWilton to bypass cannabis moratorium process
Wilton Select Board member opted to form a committee Tuesday to reevaluate their ordinances regarding cannabis and more.Read More
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