Maine bill would protect children in leased parks
The Maine State Legislature has approved a bill allowing municipalities to prohibit sex offenders from living within 750 feet of certain state parks ...
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Augusta council braces for worst on city, school budgets
Uncertainty over the state budget and its local impact is a major reason several Augusta city councilors said Thursday they can’t support the ...
Federal education waiver threatened by teacher evaluations dispute
A split among policymakers over the terms of educator evaluations could sink Maine's request for a waiver from federal education regulations, ...
No progress seen settling hospital-MaineCare issue
AUGUSTA, Maine — After a day of bitter confrontation and dueling press releases bearing charges of non-cooperation, no progress is seen in Augusta ...
Maine murder suspect not competent to stand trial
William Hall of Bangor is due to be tried Aug. 26 on charges he threw a man out a window to his death in 2011, but the trial will be postponed unless ...
LePage says he, not commissioners, will address budget panel
The unusual directive is seen as the latest move in ongoing clashes between the governor and lawmakers.
Maine panel rejects two LePage education bills
The panel votes not to support student transfers out of struggling schools or more than 10 charters.
State Senate approves bill requiring exercise in schools
The state Senate has granted initial approval to a bill requiring public schools to provide at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day for ...
USM success built on coach, talent
Ed Flaherty, whose reputation lures players from around New England, has his team playing for a title again.
Louie Gohmert: Women Should Be Forced to Give Birth Even if the Baby Is Doomed to Die in Agony
YouTube We laugh at Texas Gongressmoron Louie Gohmert a lot, because he comes out with so many deliciously stupid remarks.