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$20.4M Historic Preservation of Maine’s First State Mental Health Institute Enters Final Phase
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (684+ words) A project to preserve the Stone Building in Augusta, Maine, which housed a mental health institute, is entering its final phase of construction. The facility comprises of six connected structures, collectively covering 262,000 sq ft in the state’s East Campus Historic…...
Maine's property tax revolt collides with reality of rising school budgets
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (669+ words) When BDN shines a light, policymakers act. Make a gift to help our reporters keep Maine’s leaders informed. Make a donation now. Discontent over rising property taxes is high across Maine, but local officials are crashing into a heavy political…...
Maine’s abrupt plan to cut $400M in construction projects roils the industry
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) When BDN shines a light, policymakers act. Make a gift to help our reporters keep Maine’s leaders informed. Make a donation now. The Maine Department of Transportation is moving to slash up to $400 million in projects from its agenda, a…...
Gov. Mills announces $5M+ for storm resiliency projects across Maine
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (101+ words) Governor Mills has announced millions of dollars in funding to improve storm resiliency. Municipalities across Maine will be receiving more than $5 million. As part of the funding, the city of Calais... AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Governor Mills has announced millions of…...
In reversal, transgender sports referendum won’t be on Maine’s fall ballot
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Tuesday that a citizen initiative proposing limits on the rights of transgender students did not qualify for the November ballot because organizers did not gather enough valid signatures. The decision marks a reversal for…...
Maine's secretary of state invalidates transgender student athlete ballot referendum
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (216+ words) Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Tuesday that a proposed referendum on transgender athletes and students has failed to qualify for the fall ballot after more than 12,500 petition signatures were invalidated. But staff in Bellows' office conducted a deeper dive…...
The raw political battle for control of a Maine mill town
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (590+ words) When BDN shines a light, policymakers act. Make a gift to help our reporters keep Maine’s leaders informed. Make a donation now. LINCOLN, Maine — Voters in Lincoln are petitioning to recall a slate of four town councilors after months of…...
Maine to honor legacy of civil rights leader and former lawmaker Gerald Talbot
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (353+ words) PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- People will gather in Portland on Thursday for the funeral of Gerald Talbot, the state’s first elected Black legislator and a civil rights activist. Talbot passed away earlier this month at the age of 94. The political activist…...
Maine environmental advocates call on state to turn climate goals into mandates
4+ mon, 17+ hour ago (510+ words) Tribal land return, a total ban on synthetic pesticides and the creation of a new state office of conservation anchor a new environmental report that calls on Maine to convert its voluntary climate goals into state law over the next…...
Lack of public defense in Maine is deplorable | Letter
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (310+ words) Many of my colleagues in Maine practice the kind of law that I once did and they now continue to do. It concerns people with limited income. We experience an annual question when Law Day rolls around... You are able…...