Democrats will maintain majorities in the House and Senate when lawmakers return Wednesday.
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Maine lawmakers get 61% pay increase
The raises were approved by the previous Legislature, which also voted to increase the salary of the next governor who will be elected in 2026.
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What’s in the cards for Maine? Tarot reading takes a look at year ahead
Will it be a snowy winter? Will Janet Mills run for Senate? We turned to the tarot card deck for insight into Maine’s future.
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Gov. Mills orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Jimmy Carter
U.S. and Maine state flags will be lowered through Jan. 28 to honor the late former president, who died Sunday at 100.
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Maine seeks boost in energy storage to avoid costly grid upgrades
If approved, customers of Central Maine Power and Versant Power would pay more per month initially, but less in the following years, according to a report by Gov. Janet Mills’ Energy Office.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News
Historic Mills family home hits the market in Farmington
The historic family home of Maine Governor Janet Mills is now on the market in Farmington, offering vintage charm, modern updates, and redevelopment potential.
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Gov. Mills establishes task force to study potential impact of AI on Maine
The 21-member group will look at how to prepare the state’s economy and workforce for opportunities and risks related to the technology.
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Maine Republicans take aim at public advocate nominee
GOP lawmakers say they will use Heather Sanborn’s confirmation hearing to promote their agenda to limit offshore wind and incentives for solar developers.
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Gov. Mills names first director of Maine’s Office of New Americans
Tarlan Ahmadov, who currently oversees statewide employment programs at the Maine Department of Labor, will begin his new role in January.
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Gun safety advocates credit Maine for post-Lewiston reforms
The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence upgraded its assessment of Maine’s gun laws from a D-minus to a C-plus based on laws passed this year, while also calling for more action.