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Proposed bill would provide $8.8M in overtime for salaried Mainers
February 12, 2020A legislative committee on Wednesday takes up a bill that would extend overtime pay to 28,000 Maine workers who don’t receive it.
February 12, 2020
Maine delegation opposes budget cuts that could threaten BIW business
February 12, 2020All four of Maine's congressional members are again speaking out in opposition to proposed federal budget cuts that could jeopardize the construction of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers at Bath Iron Works.
February 12, 2020
Bar Harbor: How many cruise ships are too many?
Updated: February 11, 2020Nearly 200 cruise ships with a total capacity of almost 300,000 passengers have booked visits to Bar Harbor this year, part of a continuing upward trend that has the town council concerned about the impact of the visits.
Updated: February 11, 2020
Maine's iconic area code may soon be tapped out
February 10, 2020Maine is running out of telephone numbers in its “207” area code — a series of digits that has come to be an icon for the state, and for many businesses.
February 10, 2020
State Senate votes to legalize sports betting, and override Mills' veto
February 7, 2020If the Maine House of Representatives also votes to override a veto by Gov. Janet Mills, sports gambling would become legal in Maine. A two-thirds majority is necessary in both chambers.
February 7, 2020
Legislation aimed at doubling affordable housing construction goes to Mills
February 7, 2020The $80 million tax credit program leverages an equal amount of federal money over 10 years, and could add 1,000 units of senior and low-income housing, while also preserving affordable units.
February 7, 2020
Maine cannabis regulators ink contract with track and trace vendor
Updated: February 7, 2020Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy on Thursday said it has signed a contract with a new vendor to provide marijuana "track and trace" services after terminating an agreement with the original vendor in December.
Updated: February 7, 2020
Bill allowing EMTs to treat patients in hospital aims to fill rural workforce gap
February 6, 2020Under the bill, which was passed unanimously by committee this week, those with an emergency medical services license could provide care in a hospital setting under the direction of physician.
February 6, 2020CMP corridor opponents deliver 75K signatures to Augusta
February 4, 2020If the petition signatures are approved, voters may decide whether to revoke the proposed Central Maine Power transmission corridor in a Nov. 3 citizens referendum.
February 4, 2020
Mills' $126M supplemental budget seeks to capitalize on strong Maine economy
February 4, 2020Gov. Janet Mills' proposed $126.6 million supplemental budget, which must go before the Legislature, adds money to DHHS, state police and the state's community colleges, but won't increase costs to Maine residents, she said.
February 4, 2020CMP penalized $10M over customer service complaints
February 3, 2020The Maine Public Utilities Commission levied the reduction in earnings on Central Maine Power Co. after a year-long investigation into ratepayer complaints and deciding CMP must meet higher standards of performance.
February 3, 2020
Four Maine recipients will share $10M in funding for rural broadband
January 31, 2020Biddeford Internet Corp., which does business as GWI, and the communities of Arrowsic, Monhegan and Roque Bluffs have been awarded financing to bring internet access to coastal and rural areas.
January 31, 2020
State sees record level of property valuation, tax officials say
Updated: January 31, 2020The 2020 state valuation is up 5.52%, the greatest annual valuation growth since 2008. The largest increases were in York and Cumberland counties.
Updated: January 31, 2020Maine's chief justice urges higher pay for judges, $1.5M for more marshals
Updated: January 31, 2020The raise would be in line with recommendations of an independent commission, the judge says, and Maine needs 19 more marshals to protect courthouses throughout the state.
Updated: January 31, 2020
FAME financing approval paves way for Saddleback sale, reopening
January 28, 2020The Finance Authority of Maine approval is key to the $23.5 million financing package that will allow Artaris Impact Investors to buy and renovate the Rangeley ski resort, which has been closed since 2015.
January 28, 2020State to consider rezoning parcel in Penobscot County for use as mineral mine
January 27, 2020The Maine Land Use Planning Commission has received a petition to rezone 200 acres of land near Mount Chase, in northern Penobscot County, for potential use as a mineral mine.
January 27, 2020
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