The governor blames Maine legislators for failing to act, but Democrats say they’ve already approved extra money and the governor is just looking for political cover for previously vetoing funds.
May 2014
Posted inMaine, News
Maine group petitions for manufacturers to report use of chemicals
Their specific concern is with the use of phthalates, which have been shown to affect the reproductive systems of lab animals.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Ex-police chief accused of child sex assaults worked at Maine teen facility
Carl E. Smith fled the state when the allegations against him arose because he feared ‘he’d never make it in jail alive,’ a police report says.
Posted inMaine, News
Ex-police chief accused of child sex assaults worked at Maine teen facility
Carl E. Smith fled the state when the allegations against him arose because he feared ‘he’d never make it in jail alive,’ a police report says.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth council OKs municipal, school budgets, 3.2% tax hike
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council on Monday approved a $34.2 million combined municipal and school budget, which could raise property taxes by 3.2 percent and increase the town’s mil rate to $16.70 per $1,000 of assessed value. The budget includes $9.2 million for town services, $23.2 million for the School Department, $465,000 for community services, […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Parents criticize decision to swap South Portland school principals
SOUTH PORTLAND — Some parents are angry that they were left out of a decision to switch two elementary school principals next fall. Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Godin said in a May 7 letter to James O. Kaler Elementary School parents that she has decided Principal Diane Lang will be swapped with Principal Bonnie Hicks of […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine pays embattled rides broker an extra $1.4 million without explanation
That brings the total of additional state payments to $2.6 million, as critics decry the ‘bailout’ in light of poor service provided by CTS.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Obama to Congress: OK new cash for roads, bridges
The government is running out of money to repair deteriorating roads, bridges and ports, according to the White House.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
MRRA seeks ruling on tax status of Brunswick Landing tenant
BRUNSWICK — The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority is taking legal action in a bid to end a two-year tax dispute with the town. At issue is the tax status of 93,000 square feet of MRRA-owned property at Hanger 6 at the Brunswick Executive Airport, leased to Kestrel Aircraft Co. In a lawsuit filed late last month […]
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Secret lists, deaths: Claims about Phoenix hospital roil Veterans Affairs
The claims, which so far have not been proved, have thrown the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs into turmoil.