AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill to transfer administration of Maine’s liquor laws will stand. The Maine House on Tuesday voted 67-75 to override the governor’s veto. The 67 votes fell far short of the two-thirds needed to override the veto and keep the bill alive. The bill sought a report examining […]
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Pesticide use bill signed into law
AUGUSTA — A day after signing a bill that streamlines state regulations, Maine Gov. Paul LePage has signed a bill into law eliminating redundant notifications related to pesticide applications. The measure repeals a 2009 law requiring pesticide applicators to provide advance notice of aerial pesticide applications to those who listed their property on a public […]
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Maine needs renewables now more than ever
Thursday was a record-breaking scorcher in much of the Northeast, and ozone danger warnings were issued for southern Maine. Oil prices shot up Wednesday as oil-producing countries failed to agree on increasing production targets. Doctors warned, meanwhile, that asthma rates in the U.S. are soaring. All this as Maine’s governor and Legislature move toward repealing […]
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Maine last to have Gold Star plates
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has signed a bill authorizing Gold Star Family license plates, making Maine the final state to do so. LePage said Tuesday that the measure honoring Maine military members who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice is “long overdue.” Several family members of fallen military personnel joined the bill’s sponsor Republican Rep. Bradley […]
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LePage: Let voters decide casino issues
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage threatened Tuesday to veto two gambling bills working their way through the Legislature if they wind up on his desk, saying voters, not lawmakers, should have the final say on the matter. Both citizen-initiated bills have received favorable votes so far, setting the stage for possible if not likely legislative […]
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We don’t need more money to select governor
When the people speak, they have the final word. That’s why the Maine Legislature has been wary of repealing or significantly altering laws approved by Maine’s voters in statewide referendums. This Legislature, however, is on the verge of approving a measure that would give a significant advantage to the current governor in raising money for […]
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Gov. LePage signs bill banning texting while driving in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Texting while driving will soon be against the law in Maine. Gov. Paul LePage on Friday signed legislation that outlaws text messaging while driving. The law takes effect 90 days after the present legislative session ends. Violators will pay fines starting at $100. LePage says that all too often, drivers are […]
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Maine political sign advertised on Craigslist
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Days after an “Open for Business” sign was swiped from the side of Interstate 95 in southern Maine, an ad has appeared on Craigslist for a “lightly used political sign.” The donated sign was installed in Kittery in March to highlight Gov. Paul LePage’s commitment to creating jobs. The Craigslist ad […]
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House votes to sustain Maine governor’s 1st veto
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine House has voted to let Gov. Paul LePage’s first veto stand. Representatives voted Thursday to sustain a bill that would have prevented insurance companies from including clauses in their contracts with health care providers requiring the providers to give the insurers the lowest rates providers negotiate with any carrier. […]
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LePage’s “Open for Business” sign stolen off I-95
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — A sign declaring that Maine is “Open for Business” has been stolen from alongside Interstate 95 in southern Maine. Adrienne Bennett, spokeswoman for Maine Gov. Paul LePage, says the $1,300 sign — funded through private donations — disappeared over Memorial Day weekend. The sign was installed in March at the gateway […]