Maine State Legislature
Maine's statewide single-use plastic bag ban starts July 1
Jun. 21, 2021 03:00 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's statewide ban on single-use plastic bags will begin on July 1.
The Maine Department of Environmental...
Maine schools told to prepare for full-time, in-person fall
Jun. 09, 2021 02:30 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The administration of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills told Maine's school districts Wednesday that the state expects all schools to resume...
Mask tension lingers as Maine lawmakers return to statehouse
By Patrick Whittle Jun. 02, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
Committee unanimously endorses Stanfill for chief justice
Jun. 01, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The governor’s nominee for chief justice won praise Tuesday for her thoughtful decision making, commitment to justice and practical...
Conservative lawmakers in Maine lose posts after mask row
By Patrick Whittle May. 24, 2021 02:30 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's Democratic house speaker stripped seven conservative lawmakers of committee assignments on Monday after the group had a...
Mask guidance conflicts as lawmakers return to State House
May. 21, 2021 08:36 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A dustup over masks could raise tensions as the Maine Legislature prepares to return to the State House, which has been closed since...
Lawmakers to meet at State House; Mills lifts mask mandates
By David Sharp May. 20, 2021 08:41 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Legislative leaders on Thursday agreed to return to the Maine State House for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, while...
Lawmakers convene for what may be last time at civic center
May. 19, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature gathered Wednesday for what could be the final time at the Augusta Civic Center as legislative leaders contemplated...
Vermont speeds up reopening, NH Fisher Cats update mask rule
By The Associated Press May. 15, 2021 12:55 PM EDT
Coronavirus developments across New England:
CONNECTICUT
Yale University is requiring its faculty and staff to get...
Maine to align with CDC, end mask rule for vaccinated people
May. 14, 2021 01:45 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine officials said Friday the state will align with the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and...
Republican barred from inviting guests into State House
May. 11, 2021 09:25 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine — (AP) — A Republican lawmaker has been barred from inviting guests into the Maine State House after violating rules by hosting an out-of-state...
Maine vaccine incentives: gift cards, baseball, fishing
May. 11, 2021 08:27 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is rolling out free fishing licenses, baseball tickets and L.L. Bean gift cards to encourage more residents to get vaccinated...
Republicans in Maine eye 5-year mandatory COVID-19 shot ban
By Patrick Whittle May. 10, 2021 09:54 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A proposal from a group of Maine Republicans to ban mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for five years is up for consideration by a...
Maine towns to get pandemic aid; summer ag fairs planned
Apr. 30, 2021 01:50 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Cities and towns in Maine would be able to get access to federal coronavirus aid under a pandemic law change.
The...
Revenue projects are looking rosier thanks to federal help
Apr. 28, 2021 04:59 PM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic is expected to give a boost to state revenues.
Revenues...
Maine gov: Expanding high-speed internet critical for state
Apr. 27, 2021 11:44 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's governor told a legislative committee on Tuesday that the creation of a new connectivity authority would help bring affordable...
Maine: State loosens mask rules; COVID-19 memorial planned
By Patrick Whittle Apr. 27, 2021 01:45 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is loosening the state's mask-wearing requirements in the wake of new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
Maine secretary of state to support voting law changes
Apr. 20, 2021 11:46 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's secretary of state said she support a host of election reforms in the state that are designed to make it easier to vote.
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Speaker takes lawmaker to task over 'China virus' email
Apr. 12, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — House Speaker Ryan Fecteau criticized a Republican lawmaker for calling the coronavirus the “Chinese virus" but he has no plans for...
Maine proposal promises jobs, education for veterans
Apr. 11, 2021 01:33 PM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Lawmakers in Maine are considering a proposal designed to make sure veterans in the state have access to more jobs and educational...