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February 21, 2013

Maine panel backs school superintendents residency bill

The committee voted 12-2 Thursday in favor of a bill that would allow school boards to decide whether superintendents must live in their towns.
Published
February 21, 2013

Legislative committee leaves superintendent’s residency up to municipalities

AUGUSTA — A legislative committee voted 12-2 Thursday in favor of a bill that would allow local school boards to decide whether they want to require superintendents to live in their cities or towns.
Published
February 20, 2013

King: Health care – not Medicare, Medicaid – killing us

Maine’s junior senator is adamantly opposed to privatizing Social Security and Medicare vouchers.
Published
February 19, 2013

Bill would close loophole on sex-offender residency ordinances

AUGUSTA — A loophole in existing state law that would allow sex offenders to live near the Capitol Area Recreation Association ballfields on the city’s east side is the subject of a new piece of legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Pouliot, R-Augusta.
Published
February 16, 2013

Winthrop legislator proposes edible plants requirement for Capitol Park

AUGUSTA — When Rep. Craig Hickman stands on the third-floor balcony at the State House and looks out at Capitol Park, he sees potential.
Published
February 15, 2013

Bill would value pets as companions, not property

AUGUSTA — In the eyes of the law, your beloved dog or cat is no different than a lamp or a chair, essentially a piece of property.
Published
February 14, 2013

Vassalboro proposed budget shows slight increase; does not factor state revenue cuts

VASSALBORO — Selectmen got their first look at the proposed municipal budget Thursday, which includes a request to put a new roof on the Town Office.
Published
February 14, 2013

Vassalboro selectmen get a first look at proposed budget

VASSALBORO — Selectmen got their first look at the proposed budget Thursday, which includes a request to put a new roof on the town office.
Published
February 13, 2013

Maine bill would ban union campaign donations

The bill’s sponsor cites ‘a clear conflict of interest,’ but opponents call the measure unconstitutional.
Published
February 13, 2013

Union in strong opposition to proposed campaign donations bill

AUGUSTA — The Maine State Employees Association voiced strong opposition Wednesday to a bill that would prohibit it and other public employee labor unions from donating money to candidates for statewide office.