The president has already designated certain areas off-limits to oil and gas leasing.
2017
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
L.L. Bean heiress Linda Bean gave too much money to pro-Trump group, FEC says
The Federal Election Commission says the political action committee was limited to individual contributions of $5,000 but Bean gave $60,000.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland manager discusses his ‘strained relationship’ with mayor, concerns about school bond
City Manager Jon Jennings addresses a range of controversial topics at the Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast event Friday.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Opinion, Podcasts
Podcast: Reader comments on privacy, insurance and minimum wage
Editorial page editors react to this week's online reader comments
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Indian tribes to get $800,000 to improve housing
The money will be divided among the Pleasant Point Reservation Housing Authority, the Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Housing Authority.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Former Colby student pleads guilty to assault in bonfire incident
The charge against Jonathan Sdao, who threw a cup of beer at police May 22, will be dismissed if he completes court requirements that include a college forum at which he apologizes and discusses the effect of his actions.
Posted inMaine, News
Three charged in Bangor with crack, heroin sales
Each of the three – two from Bangor and one from Connecticut – was charged with aggravated trafficking.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage proposes tax cuts, school funding changes and 500 fewer jobs in $6.8 billion state budget
Lawmakers are likely to make major changes to the governor’s plan, which includes previously rejected initiatives including eliminating Maine’s estate tax.
Posted inPolitics
Top lawmakers briefed about Russian interference with election
Donald Trump has been skeptical of the intelligence.