The exemptions have allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children against infectious diseases before they enroll in school, leaving Maine with one of the nation’s lowest vaccination rates.
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Saco lawyer Bre Kidman seeks Democratic backing to challenge Susan Collins
Seeing no other Democrats stepping up, the 31-year-old said hard work is needed to win in 2020.
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Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers
House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
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Video: Watch Maine’s congressional delegation react to Mueller report
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, issues a statement Thursday evening saying the report is ‘filled with numerous examples of reckless judgment by the President and his closest advisors.’
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Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support
Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.
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With wild blueberries in trouble, Maine eyes commission overhaul
Lawmakers might try to salvage the fruit-crop industry by expanding the panel that oversees it.
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With blueberries in trouble, Maine eyes commission overhaul
Lawmakers might try to pump up the industry by expanding the commission that promotes the state’s most important fruit crop.
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Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine’s tax burden and call for spending restraint.
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A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
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Maine lawmakers could give sports betting legislation a chance
At least three bills are pending in the State House, as questions linger about where the state’s share of the money will go and what businesses will benefit.