Last-minute bill would allow Maine tribes to benefit from federal laws
Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis said the measure sponsored by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, which would not allow Maine
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Bill trading chickadee for 1901 flag on general issue license plate goes to hearing
Bill LD 1965, “An Act to Authorize the Secretary of State to Provide a New General Issue of License Plates,”
Read MoreA Maine town wants $600K from state to offset taxes lost by mill closure
A bill to help offset property taxes lost in Jay from the Androscoggin Mill’s closure in March got a public hearing
Read MoreMaine may legalize the composting of human remains
Supporters say the natural end-of-life option has environmental and spiritual advantages, but some religious groups in other states have fought
Read MorePublic hearing set on bill to help Jay regain $600,000 used to offset property tax loss
The hearing is at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 127 at State House.Read More
Read MoreCanton selectmen postpone Town Meeting to wait for audit
Vice chairwoman says 2021-22 financial accounting not finished.Read More
Read MoreMaine now has a state butterfly thanks to two fifth graders
The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a
Read MoreSupreme Court limits regulation of some US wetlands, making it easier to develop and destroy them
The Supreme Court has stripped federal agencies of authority over millions of acres of wetlands, weakening a bedrock environmental law
Read MoreReadfield-area middle school welcomes 41 new citizens during naturalization ceremony
The new Mainers from 20 different countries were highlighted as part of the school’s “Paths to America” integrated curriculum.Read More
Read MoreSupreme Court ruling may force Maine to change its foreclosure law
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Read MoreOakfield voters reject allowing alcohol sales so biker bar can open
OAKFIELD, Maine — In a Prohibition-era fervor, Oakfield residents voted down a businesswoman’s request Thursday night to sell beer, wine
Read MoreJay board approves sewer flow agreement
JAY – At the Jay Select Board meeting on Monday night, the board voted to accept the Ed MacDonald Safety
Read MoreFranklin County budget committee finalizes nearly $9.3 million budget
A request for $158,000 for a backup generator at the jail failed in a 3-3 vote.Read More
Read More23 citizens naturalized at new South Portland federal immigration agency office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services held a long-delayed ribbon cutting at its new South Portland field office on Thursday. The
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