Whether it’s moving forward with a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid or vowing to put solar panels on the lawn of the governor’s mansion, Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, with the help of strong Democratic majorities in the Legislature, has moved quickly to unwind much of the policy agenda put in place by her Republican predecessor, Paul LePage.
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Bill would curb data selling by Maine internet service providers
Lawmakers are scheduled to take up a measure Tuesday that would require Maine internet service providers to obtain consent before sharing customer data with a third party.
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The busy stages of Judith Ivey
You know her face. You don’t know her story. The stage and screen star talks about her life and why she’s directing ‘Fireflies’ at Lewiston’s Public Theatre in May.
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Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
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Retailers join call for Maine to ban plastic bags statewide
But opponents including the Maine Heritage Policy Center say the bill would only add costs for businesses and consumers.
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Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate
The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
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Divided House passes bill to end most exemptions to school vaccine requirements
The exemptions have allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children against infectious diseases before they enroll in school, leaving Maine with one of the nation’s lowest vaccination rates.
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This writer’s experience: I’m glad we got a heat pump
A heat pump was not on our radar when my husband and I decided to get an energy audit to see about ways of reducing the heating bills at our Portland home. It was the energy auditor who knew about them. After analyzing our house with gadgets that measured heat loss, he gave us lots […]
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A family tradition for some, taking ice-out records grows in importance in warming climate
Volunteers across Maine have been keeping records of when the ice clears on the state’s lakes each spring, a century-old tradition now being used to assess the impact of climate change.
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Greener by the Dozen: Tips for going green
Easy, effective Earth Day tips for helping the planet, protecting future generations and (often) saving you money.