The bill, which would have repealed the Maine law that allows the state to issue driver’s licenses that comply with the federal REAL ID Act, was defeated in the Senate Tuesday. It was rejected in the House last week.
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Judge halts deportation of Maine resident who filed complaint over wrongful detention
The Department of Justice said it began the deportation process for Eyidi Ambila after he challenged the constitutionality of his detention at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland last week.
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Portland-to-Auburn railway trail project advances in Legislature
The bill appears on track to be approved, but funding for the 26-mile, multiuse trail is a potential obstacle.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Commissioners narrow down price for new Androscoggin County sheriff’s office
Commissioners are weighing whether to put out a bond for $26 million or $29 million.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
The Color Wizard adds the final strokes in Lewiston
Portland-area artist finishes his latest mural in downtown Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine saw more tourists than expected over Memorial Day weekend
More than a million vehicles traveled on the Maine Turnpike from Friday to Monday. Could it be a good omen for the rest of the summer season?
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Franklin County commissioners to review $11.6M budget
The commissioners will consider the budget proposal at their meeting June 5.
Posted inMaine, News
Unsealed name of sunken mystery ship near Bar Harbor only raises more questions
New court records revealed the boat was named Delhi. A schooner bearing that name sank off the coast of Mount Desert in 1893. But there were many other Delhis sailing the coast of Maine in the 19th century.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
MSAD 58 sets $12.6M budget to go to voters June 10
The proposal represents at $761,375.05 increase over the existing budget.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Who is the man bringing the Muhammad Ali statue to Lewiston?
The statue commemorates Ali’s victory over Sonny Liston 60 years ago this week and will be unveiled Saturday at Bates Mill.