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Committee approves system for evaluating Maine’s teachers

Posted: March 23, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Legislature’s Education Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved an amended bill that seeks to set up a uniform system...

Biddeford Leader Inducted into the Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame

Posted: March 22, 2012

AUGUSTA – On Franco-American Day at the State House, the Maine Legislature recognized the newest members of the 2012 Franco-American Hall of Fame...

MTM | DHHS glitch raises staffing concerns

Posted: March 17, 2012

A York Democrat wonders whether understaffing played a role in allowing ineligible people to keep benefits. By Susan M. Cover, MaineToday Media...

Weekly Radio Address: HILL SAYS SUPPLEMENTAL IS MORE LIKE "POLITICAL SHELL GAME"--PICKING WINNERS AND LOSERS, NOT TIGHTENING BELT

Posted: March 16, 2012

Democratic Weekly Address: Sen. Hill Good Morning. This is State Senator Dawn Hill of York. As a member of the state's Appropriations Committee, we...

Johnson Urges Fiscal Responsibility

Posted: March 16, 2012

AUGUSTA - The State Senate debated a tax rate measure on Thursday. During the floor debate, State Senator Chris Johnson (D- Lincoln County)...

Bill to Help Seacoast Communities Meet Public Transportation Needs Advances

Posted: March 16, 2012

AUGUSTA – Legislation that would remove a barrier for a local transit company looking to expand its service to the communities affected by the...

Bill would move Maine away from caucuses toward presidential primary

Posted: March 15, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine — A last-minute bill has been submitted to the Legislature to shift Maine from a presidential caucus state to a presidential primary...

LePage’s teacher evaluation bill hits Legislature to mixed reviews

Posted: March 15, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine — A new teacher evaluation and termination process proposed by the LePage administration sparked debate in Augusta on Wednesday that...