The bill aimed to reduce the tax burden for middle-income residents while also raising taxes on the wealthy, but Gov. Janet Mills said it would not provide meaningful relief and could create challenges for state budgeting.
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Fingers crossed, Waterville and Augusta will avoid impact of browntail moth this year
The two cities have worked aggressively the last few years to mitigate browntail moth from public properties including parks, recreation fields, walking trails and other places people congregate.
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Maine lawmaker warns Nebraska not to monkey with its electoral votes
Maine state House majority leader says if Nebraska tries to help Donald Trump, Maine may act to boost Joe Biden
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Wilton driver falls asleep; car snaps pole in Farmington
A portion of Farmington Falls Road, also known as U.S. Route 2/state Route 27, was closed after the crash.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Burglars take $3,200 worth of alcohol, tobacco products from Livermore store
Two people are seen on security camera video running into Long Green Variety on Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills signs bill to expand background checks for gun purchases, update ‘yellow flag’ law
The newly signed law, which the governor proposed in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, expands requirements for background checks to include private, advertised sales and also updates the existing yellow flag law.
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Maine State Police investigate fatal crash on Maine Turnpike in Wells
A 53-year-old woman from Albion was killed in the 4-vehicle pileup that brought southbound traffic to a standstill Friday morning.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine Republican leaders urge party to regain trust of women as convention begins
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, got a mixed welcome before speaking to party faithful, many of whom displayed support for former President Donald Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine made progress in wages and productivity, but still faces shrinking labor force
A report released Friday by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development says the state has hit some of its 2030 targets but has fallen short of ‘where we need to be.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Police investigate reported gunshots in downtown Lewiston
Police were called out to the area of Sabattus and College streets at about 11:30 p.m. when at least one caller reported hearing several shots fired in the area.