By Scott Thistle, Press Herald AUGUSTA — Lawmakers on the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee made the case Monday that Maine’s initiative process is being gamed, and pointed to a flow chart showing a dizzying array of out-of-state and overseas entities with ties to the casino referendum on the November ballot as Exhibit A. “It’s been […]

AUGUSTA – The Maine State Archives invites all Maine artists to submit ideas for a Christmas tree ornament to be included in a World War I commemoration event this fall. Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will present the ornament to representatives of Halifax, Nova Scotia during a ceremony in Augusta on Monday, Nov. 20, to […]

The preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8 percent for August was little changed from 3.7 percent in July and 4.0 percent one year ago. The number of unemployed was down 1,000 over the year to 26,800. At 23 months, this is the second longest period in more than 40 years that the unemployment rate […]

The 2017-2018 Summary of Maine Hunting Laws (PDF) is now available. Printed copies will be out soon, but the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is urging as many hunters as possible to download the PDF version instead. Here’s why: 1. It’s convenient. Even without cell or internet service, smartphone users can access their pre-downloaded […]

AUGUSTA – The Online Absentee Ballot Request Service is now available for the Nov. 7, 2017 General Election. Any registered Maine voter may choose to vote absentee, either via mail or in person at their town hall prior to Election Day. Voters do not need to provide a reason to vote absentee. Voters can request […]

AUGUSTA – Do you know of a senior-friendly business? Is your business a great place for seniors to work? The State Workforce Board’s Older Worker Committee has opened nominations for 2017’s best employers for workers over the age of 50 in Maine. “Silver Collar employers understand the value older workers provide to business,” said Governor […]

In the last two years, thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and staff from staff from Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the state has collected nearly a half of a million pounds of illegally dumped trash and litter from the fields and forests of Maine! On September 10, you […]

AUGUSTA – Unemployment remained at historically low rates and payroll job growth continued through the first half of 2017. Seasonally Adjusted Statewide Data Household Survey Estimates – The preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5 percent for June was up from 3.2 percent in May and down from 3.9 percent one year ago. The number […]