Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Attorney charged with trespassing, assault against towing company alleges racketeering, widespread fraud
Attorney Scott Fenstermaker's lengthy civil complaint in federal court references a September altercation at a Washington County towing lot that resulted in criminal charges against him.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
Scarborough BMV to reopen following water damage from extreme cold weather
The office was closed for a week after a roof drain above the ceiling broke, sending water cascading into the building.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Pine tree would replace chickadee on new Maine license plate design
A legislative committee will consider a proposal to replace the state bird with the image of a conifer and star on the state flag from 1901-09.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
In Maine and nationwide, Real ID requirement for air travel is delayed – again
The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the date for requiring federally approved IDs to May 2025.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2022
BMV branches will reopen to walk-in services Wednesday following threat
The bureau said only that the threat was 'potentially from an aggrieved customer.'
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PublishedNovember 2, 2022
With federal deadline just 6 months away, more Mainers are looking for a Real ID
Starting in May, a standard Maine driver's license won't be accepted at airport security gates. The state is bracing for a flood of applications for the new federally compliant identification.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2022
BMV to roll out appointment system
The long wait for the end of the long wait at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles soon may be over.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Bill would double vehicle inspection fee across most of Maine
The extra revenue would help pay to convert the inspection system to a more efficient electronic one, but Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday she would veto the bill if it reaches her desk.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2022
BMV revokes license for Penobscot County driver whose manslaughter conviction went unnoticed
The license suspension appears to relate to a 2019 fatal crash in Bangor, and is the first corrective action by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to close a gap in how it processes suspensions for the most serious driving-related crimes.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2022
Our View: Deadly Maine drivers should lose their licenses
A court official’s claim that a vehicular manslaughter conviction can’t trigger suspension boggles the mind.
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