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Why Maine’s rush to get asylum seekers employed won’t work

By Billy Kobin on Oct 26, 2023 01:00 am
While the push is politically popular, the authority to change these rules rests with a Congress that has not acted on the issue.
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Portland will get the vast majority of state aid for housing and other basic costs

By Zara Norman on Oct 25, 2023 06:18 pm
The state announced Wednesday it will dole out $8.5 million in one-time General Assistance funding, a roughly 20-percent increase.
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Having a big campfire? Maine requires a permit now.

By Billy Kobin on Oct 25, 2023 05:49 pm
The new law applies to recreational fires exceeding 3 feet in height and diameter that are not for debris disposal or burning brush.
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Maine utility takeover is heading for defeat, a new poll says

By Michael Shepherd on Oct 25, 2023 04:58 pm
The University of New Hampshire survey was the first independent one showing that Question 3 is poised for defeat.
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Maine requests federal waiver to let asylum seekers work  

By The Associated Press on Oct 25, 2023 02:40 pm
Labor Secretary Laura Fortman said eliminating a 180-day waiting period for work permits would be good for asylum seekers and the state.
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Susan Collins needed to Google the new House speaker

By Michael Shepherd on Oct 25, 2023 11:45 am
Susan Collins' comments highlight the relative obscurity of Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana.
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Troy Jackson won’t face ethics probe over Republican residency complaints

By Billy Kobin on Oct 25, 2023 10:11 am
The residency probe was one of two cases Republicans have brought against Senate President Troy Jackson.
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New law hopes to keep investors out of Maine’s mobile home parks

By Zara Norman on Oct 25, 2023 01:00 am
Recent data from CoreLogic found that 1 in 5 single-family homes in Maine has been snapped up by investors.
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What you need to know about Maine’s expanded ‘move over’ law

By Marie Weidmayer on Oct 24, 2023 05:55 pm
Most Maine drivers already move over as a common courtesy, but the updated law will apply to all disabled vehicles on the roadside.
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Maine board supports new rules to boost electric car sales despite lingering concerns

By Billy Kobin on Oct 24, 2023 01:26 pm
The new rule would require zero-emission vehicles to make up 43 percent of new sales of 2027 models and 82 percent of sales by model year 2032.
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