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Published
May 16, 2017

Veteran Maine politician and historian Neil Rolde dies

The longtime public servant from York worked for more than 25 years in Augusta and wrote multiple books on Maine history.
Published
May 10, 2017

Lawmakers vote against moving UMaine wind project farther from Monhegan

Energy committee members unanimously vote against a bill that would have moved the test site at least 7 miles farther out to sea.
Published
May 9, 2017

Lawmakers endorse Barry Hobbins of Saco as Maine public advocate

The unanimous decision must now go to the Senate before the longtime legislator can assume his new role.
Published
May 4, 2017

Customers’ bills at center of fierce debate over incentives for Maine rooftop solar

Dozens of people crowd a hearing on new rules that the Legislature is considering to encourage homeowner use of solar power.
Published
May 2, 2017

Bill to move Monhegan wind power project draws crowd to legislative hearing

Supporters say the legislation is necessary to protect the island's lobstering and tourism, but opponents say it would kill a UMaine project that could spark a new industry built around deep-water turbines.

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Published
April 12, 2017

Bernie Sanders, DNC chairman to hold rally at Portland’s State Theatre

The event on Monday marks the start of a nine-state tour as Democrats seek to rebuild after last year's election losses.
Published
April 12, 2017

Midcoast Republicans offer 2 candidates to replace District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau

The names of Jonathan Liberman of West Bath and Paul Cavanaugh of Wiscasset, both deputy district attorneys, are submitted to the governor.
Published
March 31, 2017

Rep. Poliquin tries to help White House bridge partisan divide

The Republican representing Maine's 2nd District reportedly approached Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Massachusetts, on behalf of President Trump.
Published
March 21, 2017

Bill would prohibit discrimination based on climate change beliefs

Rep. Larry Lockman says the bill is a response to a lawsuit joined by Maine's attorney general that accuses ExxonMobil of misleading the public about climate change.
Published
March 16, 2017

Democrats’ comments touting welfare to lure immigrants under fire

One of the lawmakers, Rep. Scott Hamann of South Portland, said that if there's evidence that welfare benefits attract immigrants to Maine, it may be a good avenue for bringing new workers into the economy.