6 years ago
Legislation would give state recognition to Kineo Band of Maliseets
A bill to grant state recognition for a second band of Maliseets could be complicated by larger conversations around sovereignty in Maine.
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6 years ago
Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Plant Health Program and Maine Forest Service announced that Maine is taking the next step to continue regulating the movement of ash wood material.
6 years ago
Caribou considers becoming state’s third Second Amendment Sanctuary city
Caribou City Council will consider declaring the city a Second Amendment Sanctuary during its next regular meeting March 8.
6 years ago
PI family law magistrate one of Gov. Mills’ nominees for Maine District Court
A Fort Fairfield family law magistrate has been named as one of Governor Janet Mills’ six candidates for Maine District Court judge.
6 years ago
Jackson, Fecteau to host a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights teletown hall
Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford will hold a tele-town hall to discuss the COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
6 years ago
Design needs prompt bluShift Aerospace to delay Loring rocket launch
bluShift Aerospace, an aerospace startup based in Brunswick, said Tuesday that plans to launch a 20-foot-tall, 14-inch-diameter prototype rocket at the Loring Commerce Center in Limestone have been delayed.
6 years ago
Ash borer spreads further in Maine
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service on Nov. 19 reported evidence of spread of emerald ash borer within regulated areas of Maine, including in Aroostook County.
6 years ago
Share Maine holiday cheer, not pests
Invasive pests can hitchhike in or on wreaths and holiday plants destined for friends and families or they can hide in or on firewood brought from another state or Maine location to light a holiday fire.
6 years ago
Warden Service seeks seasonal deputies
The Maine Warden Service is now hiring seasonal Deputy Game Wardens.
6 years ago
Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov. Janet Mills has issued an updated executive order regarding those requirements, which had previously been altered in response to office closures due to the pandemic response.
