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New law takes effect allowing families of homicide victims more time to pursue justice

Posted: July 27, 2016

AUGUSTA — A new law will take effect on Friday, July 29, that gives families of homicide victims up to six years to file civil actions related to...

New law to restore credibility to welfare system takes effect Friday

New law to restore credibility to welfare system takes effect Friday

Posted: July 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — A new state law barring the use of cash welfare benefits to purchase alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets and other items will take effect...

New law to improve ferry service for island residents takes effect Friday

New law to improve ferry service for island residents takes effect Friday

Posted: July 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — A new law that removes unnecessary burden on island residents by allowing the transport of medical samples on Maine State Ferries...

Radio Address: Lincoln County's anti-addiction efforts show strength of coming together

Posted: July 22, 2016

These days, a lot of people feel like their voice isn’t heard. That they don’t have the means or the tools to effect change in their...

Sen. Johnson appointed to working group on child care facility safety

Posted: July 22, 2016

Sen. Chris Johnson of Somerville will serve on the Legislature’s Working Group to Study Background Checks for Child Care Facilities and Providers....

Sen. Bill Diamond submits bill to block discrimination against seniors

Sen. Bill Diamond submits bill to block discrimination against seniors

Posted: July 21, 2016

  AUGUSTA — In response to efforts by an auto insurance company to increase premiums for Maine seniors based solely on their age, Sen. Bill...

Alfond: LePage takes one step forward, two steps back on drug crisis

Alfond: LePage takes one step forward, two steps back on drug crisis

Posted: July 14, 2016

‘With states coming together to fight addiction, why is Maine going it alone?’ AUGUSTA — By obstructing efforts for effective treatment and...

Lincoln County law enforcement and health practitioners to combat drug addiction

Posted: July 13, 2016

DAMARISCOTTA — Local law enforcement and health officials will formally launch a first-of-its-kind regional drug addiction recovery effort at a...

Radio Address: Sen. Dill speaks to true meaning of Independence Day

Posted: July 01, 2016

  July Fourth, 2016, marks 240 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The...

‘Better late than never’ is no way to tackle drug crisis, Alfond says

‘Better late than never’ is no way to tackle drug crisis, Alfond says

Posted: July 01, 2016

Gov. LePage continues to ignore the letter of the law and separation of powers AUGUSTA — Following questions from Senate Democratic Leader Justin...