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Government and politicsApr 5, 2023

Maine attorney general addresses relationship with staffer

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has been in a relationship with a worker whom he supervised for months and says his delay in disclosing it was an “error in judgment.”

BusinessJan 19, 2023

Signatures submitted for Maine 'right to repair' referendum

Backers of a referendum to ensure newer technology doesn’t prevent motorists from getting their newer cars repaired at independent shops in Maine have submitted signatures aimed at putting the proposal on the ballot

BusinessJan 5, 2023

Law firms, lobbyists, business pay for Mills' inauguration

More than a quarter million dollars has been raised for Democratic Gov. Janet Mill's inaugural activities

Government and politicsJan 5, 2023

Diocese challenges Maine law allowing older sex abuse claims

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is challenging a Maine law that eliminated the statue of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing a wave of new lawsuits

BusinessJan 5, 2023

Maine child welfare needs more improvements, report says

An annual report states that Maine’s child welfare system needs additional improvements

General newsDec 28, 2022

New laws in Maine tackle PFAS reporting, minimum wage

Minimum wage earners are going to see a pay hike and employers are going to have to pay departing employees for unused vacation time under laws taking effect Jan. 1

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General newsDec 27, 2022

Feds: Vanishing right whale must remain on endangered list

Federal officials say the fading North Atlantic right whale will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act and requires a series of protective steps to stave off extinction

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Climate and environmentDec 20, 2022

Lawmakers using spending bill to delay lobster restrictions

Maine's congressional delegation is using a federal spending bill to delay new lobster fishing restrictions aimed at helping endangered whales

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BusinessDec 7, 2022

Lawmakers: End tax breaks for companies that pull lobster

Two lawmakers in Maine want to change laws to prevent the state from offering tax breaks or contracts to companies that stop selling lobster after sustainability organizations raised concerns