Tag: Maine

Maine Law Will Prohibit Employers From Inquiring About Criminal History of Applicants

Employers in Maine will be prohibited from asking prospective job candidates about their previous criminal histories under a new law signed by Gov. Janet Mills. The new law, which was approved by the Legislature in the final days of its session, will ban companies from screening people with criminal backgrounds before those applicants have an…


Maine Bans New Wind Power Projects in State Waters

Maine’s governor has signed a bill that bars any new offshore wind projects in waters under state jurisdiction, about a week after the state legislature approved the legislation. The bill, which became effective immediately because it was introduced as an emergency measure, says that offshore wind power projects “may provide significant economic and environmental benefits to…


Supreme Court Votes to Hear Religious School Tuition Case From Maine

The Supreme Court agreed this morning to hear a challenge to a Maine law that bans families from a student aid program if they choose to send their children to religious schools. Parents in the Pine Tree State argue in their petition to the court that Maine’s prohibition against using taxpayer funds on sectarian schools…


Twelve Old Dogs and Hugs for Life

Sally was a Dutch Shepherd dog who arrived at Laurie Dorr’s Finally Home Senior Dog Rescue and Retirement Home in North Yarmouth, Maine, in 2019. Her owner was moving and was unable to keep her. At age 14, Sally would have been destined to live in a cage at a shelter, but the owner found…


Maine House Speaker Replaces Republicans on Committees Over Mask Rule Violation

The speaker of the Maine House of Representatives this week stripped seven conservatives of their committee assignments, replacing them with Democrats. House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, a Democrat, made the move after the group, comprised of six GOP lawmakers and a Libertarian, entered the state Capitol without masks. Video footage posted by one of the legislators,…


Grassroots Republicans Form New Caucus After Maine GOP Declines to Censure Sen. Collins

A group of around 25 conservative Maine Republicans have broken from the state Republican Party to form a new grassroots caucus, with the announcement coming hot on the heels of the Maine Republican Party’s vote against censuring Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for her backing former President Donald Trump’s impeachment. John DeVeau, who chairs the Aroostook…


Maine Republican Officials Form New Caucus After State GOP Declines to Censure Collins

A group of around 25 conservative Maine Republicans has split from the state Republican Party to form a new grassroots caucus, days after the state GOP decided against censuring Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for her vote to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. John DeVeau, who chairs the Aroostook County Republican Committee—one…


Maine GOP Votes Against Censuring Sen. Susan Collins Over Trump Impeachment

The Maine Republican Party on Saturday rejected a motion that would have censured Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) over her vote to convict former President Donald Trump on an incitement of insurrection charge. The party voted 19-41 on the motion. “Party leadership considers this matter settled now and the team is moving on to preparing to…


Maine GOP Votes Against Censuring Sen. Collins Over Trump Impeachment

The Maine Republican Party rejected a motion on March 27 that would have censured Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) over her vote to convict former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge. The party voted 19–41 on the motion. “Party leadership considers this matter settled now, and the team is moving on to preparing to win…


Ski Escape: Sunday River, Maine

What’s the cure for a family suffering from a pandemic-fueled case of cabin fever? Road trip! Instead of running from winter’s chill, we decided to drive toward it. As a blizzard was forecast, we drove 5.5 hours northeast from Connecticut to the Sunday River ski resort in Newry, Maine—just before a foot of fresh snow blanketed…