New law will remove time barrier to civil claims on childhood sexual abuse

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June 23, 2021

New law will remove time barrier to civil claims on childhood sexual abuse

Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill that will lift the statute of limitations for all cases of childhood sexual abuse.
Published
June 23, 2021

Franklin County voters to consider adding more commissioners, districts in November

The new law requires current commissioners to put it before voters on Nov. 2.
Published
June 23, 2021

Maine lawmakers enact series of bills to tackle pollution from ‘forever chemicals’

One of the bills signed into law this week by Gov. Janet Mills gives Maine one of the nation's strictest standards for PFAS in drinking water.
Published
June 22, 2021

Florida candidate says another Republican hopeful plotted to kill her

The congressional candidate has filed a petition for a permanent restraining order against her competitor, who tells a court he opposes the injunction.
Published
June 22, 2021

Senate Republican filibuster halts Democrats’ signature voting rights bill

Maine’s senators split their votes on the measure, with independent Angus King voting to proceed on the bill, and Susan Collins, a Republican, voting against proceeding.
Published
June 21, 2021

Paid in full? Biden, Republicans struggle over infrastructure costs

Both parties say the the deal should be paid for and not add to the national debt.
Published
June 21, 2021

In Senate vote, Biden sees ‘step forward’ for elections bill

For the People Act would be the largest overhaul of U.S. voting procedures in a generation, but is expected to be blocked.
Published
June 21, 2021

Lawmakers take up Mills’ updated budget, as Republicans seek leverage

Gov. Janet Mills says she'd like two-thirds support in the Legislature, which would require votes from Republicans who will seek changes in the budget package.
Published
June 18, 2021

Ethics commission again behind closed doors in CMP transmission line case

The state campaign finance watchdog agency is shielding the name of a political consultant as it considers whether a nonprofit formed to oppose a powerline project should be registered as a PAC.
Published
June 18, 2021

U.S. Catholic bishops move toward possible rebuke of Biden over abortion stance

Supporters said a strong rebuke of the president was needed because of his recent actions protecting and expanding abortion access, while opponents warned that such action would portray the bishops as a partisan force.