The former Republican senator acknowledges a sea change in society’s attitude on the issue.
2013
Posted inNews, Politics
Panel proposes compromise on Maine liquor contract
The committee hopes to craft a new bill that would repay the state’s hospital debt using liquor revenue while garnering bipartisan support.
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Posted inNation & World, News
FAA delays closing of airport control towers
The Federal Aviation Administration said it needs more time to deal with legal challenges to the closures.
Posted inNation & World, News
N. Korea warns embassies it can’t guarantee safety
North Korea tells embassies in Pyongyang they may want to evacuate their staff, Russia’s top diplomat said Friday.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine mayors to unveil $85M bond request Monday
The bond package, which would need legislative approval before going to voters, would fund education, research and development, transportation and environmental initiatives.
Posted inNation & World
Nashua airport tower staying open for now
The airport is among 149 ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration to phase out control tower operations in a federal cost-cutting effort.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Rutgers basketball scandal brings down AD Pernetti
Rutgers’ coaching scandal spiraled deeper Friday, bringing down the popular athletic director and a school vice president while donors threatened to end contributions.
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Rutgers basketball scandal brings down AD Pernetti
Rutgers’ coaching scandal spiraled deeper Friday, bringing down the popular athletic director and a school vice president while donors threatened to end contributions.
Posted inNews
Ash borer may have found its way to NH
The Emerald Ash Borer has killed millions of ash trees nationwide since being discovered in Michigan in 2002.
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LePage signs bill to change domestic-violence programs
The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Emily Cain, D-Orono, directs the Maine Department of Corrections to establish new standards for the state’s batterer-intervention programs.