What we’re monitoring: 131st Legislature • 2024 Elections • Local Government • State Government • Federal Government
A law passed last year made assault in an emergency room a felony. Did it help curb violence?
Prior to the new law, health care workers filed 167 intentional injury lost time claims in the first seven months of 2023; 114 were filed in the first four months after the law took effect.
Denmark considers tightening regulations on water extraction despite Poland Spring opposition
The proposed changes come as statewide efforts to curb large-scale extraction have failed in recent years.
Dover-Foxcroft rejects removal, votes to maintain town dam
The town now has to hastily develop engineering plans to restore the dam and meet federal standards, an $8 million cost
Commission board grows in response to changing Franklin County
Proponents say the increase from three to five commissioners will better represent residents in northern Franklin County.
Maine secretary of state outlines why you should have faith in the election process
Shenna Bellows explains how elections are conducted, from ballots and voting machines through to the actual tabulating.
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