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Down East: The Politics of Logging

Posted: October 31, 2013

By Edgar Allen Beem Read more here Canadian loggers have been working in Maine’s North Woods since the nineteenth century, and Maine woodsmen...

MEASURE TO FIX MAINECARE RIDES ADVANCES

Posted: October 31, 2013

Senator Colleen Lachowicz sponsors bill to replace current flawed system with locally controlled model AUGUSTA---Legislative leadership has...

COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY BILL ADVANCES

Posted: October 30, 2013

Measure will explore options to increase access to higher education AUGUSTA—With a unanimous vote from the state’s legislative leadership...

MEASURE TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH AND PRISONS MOVES FORWARD

Posted: October 30, 2013

Bill addresses many of the concerns cited at Riverview   AUGUSTA—Earlier today, the legislative leadership panel voted in favor of allowing a...

BILL TO LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADVANCES

Posted: October 30, 2013

AUGUSTA—A bill aimed at leveling the playing field for low-income students in public schools was given the green light earlier today with a vote of...

MEASURE TO IMPROVE USE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RISK-ASSESSMENTS ADVANCES

Posted: October 30, 2013

Senator Emily Cain sponsors bill to increase access to risk-assessment data AUGUSTA—During the 2014 legislative session, the legislature will...

MEASURE TO KEEP HOMELESS SHELTERS OPEN ADVANCES

Posted: October 30, 2013

With homelessness rising, legislative leaders support funding youth shelters AUGUSTA—A bill aimed at keeping Maine’s existing emergency youth...

SENATOR CAIN RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON EDUCATION RECORD

Posted: October 30, 2013

Education group praises lawmaker for supporting public schools   AUGUSTA – Senator Emily Cain of Bangor has received a 100% rating from the...

SENATOR JACKSON RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON EDUCATION RECORD

Posted: October 30, 2013

AUGUSTA – Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash has received a 100% rating from the Maine Education Association for his support of...

SENATOR GERZOFSKY RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON EDUCATION RECORD

Posted: October 30, 2013

AUGUSTA – Senator Stan Gerzofsky of Brunswick has received a 100% rating from the Maine Education Association for his support of education issues...