Latest Maine state government News
Maine governor suggests making paid leave proposal easier on businesses
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills is pumping the brakes on a paid family and medical leave proposal promoted by her fellow Democrats, seeking compromises to reduce the burden on businesses in an effort to win broader support. Deputy Chief of Staff Elise Baldacci said...
Maine's top gambling regulator on paid leave following tweets
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's top gambling regulator has been placed on paid administrative leave following tweets posted from his personal account about women and a white nationalist group, spokesperson for the state's Department of Public Safety said Tuesday. Milt Champion,...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Hearst Connecticut Media. May 12, 2023. Editorial: State should enact parole reforms The far-too-easy response to crime in recent American history has been to lock people away and forget about them. This has the benefit of expedience and some emotional satisfaction,...
Pickup truck fire outside Maine governor's mansion blamed on drill battery
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A pickup truck fire and explosion outside the Maine governor's mansion last week was traced to a faulty battery in a cordless drill, officials said. The unoccupied truck was parked on Chamberlain Street, just feet from the white fence surrounding the Blaine...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Hearst Connecticut Media. May 11, 2023. Editorial: Send lawmakers back to school before rushing decisions on future of CT colleges The word “college” should be synonymous with deeper thinking. Yet the recent discourse at the Connecticut’s highest...
123-year-old schooner will be leaving Maine after auction sale
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — A 123-year-old schooner that was once declared the “Official Windjammer of Maine” by state lawmakers has new owners, and will be leaving Maine. Two brothers who are lifelong sailors had the winning bid this week for the Victory Chimes, which is on the...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Hearst Connecticut Media. April 30, 2023. Editorial: Tough choices ahead on budget talks Everyone has needs, but advocates should be straightforward about their goals As budget talk heats up in Hartford between the governor’s office and the General...
Maine expanded abortion access up for debate, passage likely
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A proposal that would give Maine one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country came up for debate Monday while passage seemed all but assured because of Democratic control of the state's legislature. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has proposed...
Supreme Court on ethics issues: Not broken, no fix needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is speaking with one voice in response to recent criticism of the justices' ethical practices: No need to fix what isn't broken. The justices' response on Tuesday struck some critics and ethics experts as tone deaf at a time of heightened...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Portland Press Herald. April 19, 2023. Editorial: When getting firearms is easy, nowhere is safe A majority of legislators seem to believe Maine is not at risk of gun violence, despite disturbing proof that it is. Gunshots rang out over I-295 outside...
