Regulators say batteries take up too much of the limited space in Maine’s landfills and have caused a surge in fires.
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Lewiston poised to permanently limit city cooperation with ICE
Councilors supporting the measure said it was needed because a new state law taking effect this summer applies only to law enforcement.
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Lawmakers draft overhaul of Maine’s scrutinized school funding formula
Proposed legislation includes 9 changes to the state’s Essential Programs and Services formula, which school leaders, lawmakers and researchers say is inequitable and outdated.
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Susan Collins opposes effort to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
Maine’s senators weighed in on a resolution Wednesday that was mostly a symbolic rebuke of Trump after the U.S. and Israel opened a war against Iran.
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This bill could give Maine jails more say over holding federal inmates
The bill’s sponsors say an amended version of LD 2058 will clarify that federal agencies can use the state’s county jails if they present probable cause, giving local officials more discretion over whether to take certain detainees.
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Maine governments have spent less than 15% of their opioid settlement funds
Towns and counties across the state cumulatively have received nearly $22 million from the settlements. Just $3 million of that has been spent so far, according to data released this week.
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Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races photo gallery
Photos from the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile competitions in Fort Kent on Feb. 28.
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Mills says Dr. Oz sent right-wing outlet info on MaineCare request before sharing with the state
It’s the latest case of the Mills and Trump administrations butting heads over the federal government’s accusations of fraud in Maine’s Medicaid program.
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Lewiston bans rent increases on mobile home lots for 6 months
City councilors approved a moratorium Tuesday that freezes increases while the city determines if future action is necessary.
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NY pair indicted in Livermore Falls home invasion
The victim told police that both men wore black ski masks and carried guns when they forced their way into his home and assaulted him with a handgun.