The committee voted 12-2 Thursday in favor of a bill that would allow school boards to decide whether superintendents must live in their towns.
Susan M. Cover
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Legislative committee leaves superintendent’s residency up to municipalities
AUGUSTA — A legislative committee voted 12-2 Thursday in favor of a bill that would allow local school boards to decide whether they want to require superintendents to live in their cities or towns.
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King: Health care – not Medicare, Medicaid – killing us
Maine’s junior senator is adamantly opposed to privatizing Social Security and Medicare vouchers.
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Bill would close loophole on sex-offender residency ordinances
AUGUSTA — A loophole in existing state law that would allow sex offenders to live near the Capitol Area Recreation Association ballfields on the city’s east side is the subject of a new piece of legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Pouliot, R-Augusta.
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Winthrop legislator proposes edible plants requirement for Capitol Park
AUGUSTA — When Rep. Craig Hickman stands on the third-floor balcony at the State House and looks out at Capitol Park, he sees potential.
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Bill would value pets as companions, not property
AUGUSTA — In the eyes of the law, your beloved dog or cat is no different than a lamp or a chair, essentially a piece of property.
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Vassalboro proposed budget shows slight increase; does not factor state revenue cuts
VASSALBORO — Selectmen got their first look at the proposed municipal budget Thursday, which includes a request to put a new roof on the Town Office.
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Vassalboro selectmen get a first look at proposed budget
VASSALBORO — Selectmen got their first look at the proposed budget Thursday, which includes a request to put a new roof on the town office.
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Maine bill would ban union campaign donations
The bill’s sponsor cites ‘a clear conflict of interest,’ but opponents call the measure unconstitutional.
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Union in strong opposition to proposed campaign donations bill
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Employees Association voiced strong opposition Wednesday to a bill that would prohibit it and other public employee labor unions from donating money to candidates for statewide office.