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Maine legislature

Published
June 10, 2019

Tribal sustenance fishing bill headed to Gov. Mills’ desk

The legislation would tighten Maine water quality standards in certain waterways with the long-term goal of protecting tribal members who exercise their sustenance fishing rights.
Published
June 9, 2019

Our View: Recurring need to borrow shows trouble with Maine’s road system

Selling bonds to maintain a failing transportation system will not move our state in the right direction.
Published
June 9, 2019

The View From Here: Grandma taught us about voting and dignity

A lifelong conservative, she would have supported a law that recognizes independence and responsibility.
Published
June 9, 2019

Jim Fossel: Republicans have few options in Augusta

The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.
Published
June 9, 2019

Maine Voices: Honor Maine heroes’ Civil War valor with a monument in Virginia

The experiences of a Patten soldier who came home with an empty sleeve are emblematic of the sacrifices made for the Union cause.

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Published
June 8, 2019

Maine Voices: Towns, residents, businesses would benefit from jump-starting solar power

L.D. 1711 would remove arbitrary barriers and allow municipalities to lower energy costs and stabilize budgets.
Published
June 7, 2019

Senate passes bill calling for state to alert local officials about air quality violations

The measure was introduced after South Portland officials learned in March that a petroleum storage facility had been exceeding emissions limits for years.
Published
June 6, 2019

House votes to tighten utility rules on eminent domain

The bill was prompted by Central Maine Power's proposal to build a high-voltage transmission line through western Maine, although it may not affect that project.
Published
June 6, 2019

Commentary: A consumer-owned utility could invest in Maine’s economy

Any returns would go back into the general fund or be used to improve service quality and lower prices.
Published
June 5, 2019

Bill to ban minors from tanning beds goes to governor

While foes say the bill will harm the state's nearly 200 tanning businesses, supporters cite research that indicates teens overexposed to ultraviolet run a greater risk of skin cancer later in life.