Maine lawmakers hear calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, or for no income taxes at all

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Published
March 23, 2023

Maine lawmakers hear calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, or for no income taxes at all

The tax reform debate is expected to heat up in the coming weeks as legislative leaders from both parties negotiate how to allocate nearly $1 billion in surplus revenue.
Published
March 23, 2023

Full Plates Full Potential awarded $10 million to bring local ingredients to school menus

The organization is one of four nationwide to receive a share of the $50 million from the USDA's Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.
Published
March 22, 2023

Lawmakers reject higher fines for using a cellphone while driving

Instead of increasing punishment, lawmakers directed several state agencies to launch an educational campaign to remind drivers that it is illegal to handle a cellphone while driving in Maine.
Published
March 22, 2023

Weapons confiscated from 2 Lewiston elementary students Tuesday

The incidents, which occurred at Connors and McMahon elementary schools, were not connected.
Published
March 22, 2023

With an outpouring of branches, Maine breweries are tapping new markets

Battery Steele Brewing and Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. are the latest beer makers to add new restaurants or taprooms.
Published
March 21, 2023

Lawmakers call for psychiatric treatment facilities to help hospitalized children with nowhere to go

Hospital officials testified that the problem is acute although it's not known how many children are languishing in hospitals for longer than they should.
Published
March 21, 2023

CMP warns customers to be careful after wave of scam calls

Scam callers have been trying to dupe electricity customers in Maine and elsewhere by threatening to turn off their service.
Published
March 21, 2023

Brunswick officials band together to prepare for arrival of asylum-seeking families

Brunswick schools are hiring more staff and donations are being sought for 60 families from African countries moving to Brunswick Landing.
Published
March 20, 2023

Two more raccoons attack Bowdoinham resident, stray cat and pet dog

Days after a rabid raccoon bit a Bowdoinham woman in her home, animal control received a call around noon on Saturday reporting another raccoon attack.
Published
March 20, 2023

Lawmakers, administration argue over rescue plan for Maine’s struggling EMS providers

The Mills administration raised concerns and urged changes to the stopgap measure, which is one of several proposals this session to shore up EMS services that are losing money and struggling to attract new workers.