The measure would require commercial and industrial-scale food waste producers to donate their edible leftovers and recycle what remains.
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Farmington board supports Maine Trails Bond Initiative
Selectmen in Farmington on Jan. 9 approved Town Manager Erica LaCroix sending a letter of support for LD 1156, a state bond initiative that if passed will establish funding for outdoor recreation.
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Expenses on meals, travel and more add up for Maine’s part-time Legislature
Maine’s 186 lawmakers received about $1.7 million in reimbursements during the last legislative session, including $155,000 for the 10 legislative leaders.
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New law aims to protect rights of manufactured home owners
The law requires landowners to give residents notice if they plan on selling their property and give tenants a chance to purchase the land.
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Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple’s lawsuit contends the voter-approved ‘right to food’ amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
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Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward
The Senate’s approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
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Maine Senate overwhelmingly votes down proposed vehicle inspection fee hike
The House narrowly approved the bill Thursday, but the significant margin by which the Senate voted it down makes its passage very unlikely.
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Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees
The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.
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Maine steps up use of yellow flag law to seize weapons from those in crisis
The law went into effect in 2020, but it wasn’t widely used until the state signed a contract to make the necessary medical opinions available via telehealth.