With Democrats controlling the Assembly and governor’s office, it seems likely that the measure will become law.
2019
Posted inJournal Tribune
Bruins’ McAvoy will have to wait to make East finals debut
BOSTON — The verdict is in on Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy: Good player, but not much of an attorney. Speaking on the eve of Boston’s Eastern Conference final opener against the Carolina Hurricanes, McAvoy said Wednesday he made his case to the NHL’s player safety authorities but couldn’t talk them out of the one-game […]
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Dalbec’s homer sends Sea Dogs to 3-1 victory
Bobby Dalbec has three hits and Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia plays his fourth game in Portland, a win over New Hampshire.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As popularity of e-bikes soars, Maine asks if they’re motor vehicles
Battery-assisted bicycles fall into a regulatory gray zone that lawmakers aim to clarify in a bid to boost their use.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Wednesday’s boys’ roundup: Bonny Eagle hands Portland first lacrosse loss, 7-6 in OT
Alex Dyer scores the OT winner for the Scots, who win their fourth game in five tries.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Thornton Academy bats around twice to overwhelm Noble, 13-5
Abby Miner and Hannah Collins each hit two home runs as the top-ranked Trojans overpower the second-ranked Knights, 13-5, to remain unbeaten.
Posted inNation & World
Some parents, teachers not on board with California’s new sex education guidance
The recommendations are partly aimed at helping students understand LGBT issues.
Posted inNation & World
Oregon teachers walk out in red to press for school funding
Years of budget cuts have taken a toll on the education system, they say.
Posted inBusiness
Stocks slide as rally fades before trade talks
The uncertainty has left investors guessing after a streak of wins earlier in the year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislative committee rejects bill to allow local sales taxes
The measure to allow municipalities to collect a 1% sales tax is supported by the mayors of some of Maine’s largest cities, but it faces an uncertain fate as it heads to the full Legislature for a vote.