Maine State Legislature
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2024
Three on South Portland’s March 5 ballot for House seat
One Democrat and two independents are running to fill the House District 122 seat, which represents the city's District 1 and part of District 2.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2024
Freeport state rep.’s bill would reimburse towns for tax program costs
The House Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will have a public hearing on Rep. Melanie Sachs' bill Tuesday.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
Expenses on meals, travel and more add up for Maine’s part-time Legislature
Maine's 186 lawmakers received about $1.7 million in reimbursements during the last legislative session, including $155,000 for the 10 legislative leaders.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Newly elected Bath rep. appointed to Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
New law aims to protect rights of manufactured home owners
The law requires landowners to give residents notice if they plan on selling their property and give tenants a chance to purchase the land.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2023
Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple's lawsuit contends the voter-approved 'right to food' amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Brunswick’s Rep. Arford named legislator of the year by Independence Association
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
Brunswick lawmaker’s plan for emergency shelter grants garners support
State Rep. Poppy Arford sponsored a bill that would provide emergency shelters with grants to expand, renovate and acquire new buildings.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Bath Rep. Sean Paulhus resigns to take register of probate appointment
Paulhus, a Democrat in his third term, will replace Jean Guzzetti, who said she's stepping down to run for state Senate and attend law school.
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