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Democrats push through $8.3B budget without GOP support

By David Sharp Mar. 30, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
The Democratic-controlled Maine Legislature approved an $8.3 billion budget without Republican support on Tuesday, as Democratic leaders employed a...

Senate rebuffs effort to rein in governor's emergency powers

Mar. 11, 2021 02:40 PM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Maine Senate has rejected a Republican-led effort to end Democratic Gov. Janet Mills' emergency powers during the pandemic. ...

Editorial Roundup: New England

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2021 03:14 PM EST
Recent editorials of regional and national interest from New England’s newspapers: CONNECTICUT: Showdown looms in CT...

State Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, watches the proceedings as the Maine Legislature works at the Augusta Civic Center, Wednesday, Dec 2, 2020, in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Maine lawmakers convene for historic meeting during pandemic

By David Sharp Dec. 02, 2020 01:45 AM EST

Valley fog builds below a chairlift on the slopes at Shawnee Peak, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Bridgton, Maine. Ski areas in Maine have been implementing modifications to meet state COVID-19 safety protocols. Among the changes at Shawnee Peak will be new sheltered outdoor food service and extended dining capacity. Alpine skiing in Maine has an estimated economic impact of $1 billion annually, according to the Ski Maine Association. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Maine lawmaker to miss swearing in because of COVID-19

By David Sharp And Patrick Whittle Nov. 30, 2020 11:14 AM EST