Maine’s 2nd District congressman secured enough signatures to force a floor vote on his bipartisan bill, first introduced in April in response to an executive order ending collective bargaining rights for 1 million federal workers.
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Maine launches interactive map to help residents find food assistance
The Maine Food Access Map comes as food pantries across the state are reporting surges in demand attributed to rising grocery costs and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Maine investigating suspected case of botulism tied to contaminated infant formula
An infant remains hospitalized and is being treated, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State
Jay woman, Wilton man die in high-speed crash on Route 4 in Livermore
An Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputy saw a car traveling over 100 mph while observing traffic Monday night at the Turner Town Office complex.
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Regulators dismiss CMP’s controversial 5-year rate increase
Bills will still likely go up, but the structure and timeline of CMP’s plan to fund infrastructure improvements and new hires could change significantly.
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5 Maine school districts sued over ‘hostile’ policies on trans students
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the districts for policies they adopted within the last 8 months that seek to restrict the rights of transgender students.
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Auburn City Council discusses syringe waste solutions in needle exchange ordinance workshop
The discussion follows questions councilors had during the last needle exchange workshop earlier this month about how to prevent waste from littering city spaces.
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Under pressure, Maine Library Commission postpones vote to adopt new requirements for libraries
The unanimous vote followed an outpouring of criticism of the proposed requirements. Commissioners will seek a legal opinion on the agreement’s requirements before voting on the document.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Judge denies defense request to acquit Lucas and Robert Sirois of marijuana charges
Defense attorneys say the plants that were allegedly grown and sold illegally by the Siroises were ‘legal hemp, not illegal marijuana.’ Prosecutors disagree.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton, Jay, Farmington police agencies update regional mutual aid pact
Wilton approved an updated mutual aid agreement with Jay and Farmington to strengthen regional police coordination and clarify training and liability.