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Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule

During a public hearing about the proposed regulation, which would have increased the minimum lobster size by a sixteenth of an inch, dozens of lobstermen expressed strong opposition.

WCSH-TV Portland, ME on MSN · 21h

Maine pulls proposal to increase minimum size for lobster catch after fiery meeting in Augusta

Maine’s refusal to comply with the regulation does not come without potential consequences. Lobstermen said it's worth the risk.

Portland Press Herald · 1d

Proposal to increase minimum size of lobsters caught in Maine withdrawn

Lobster harvesters and dealers said the change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.

WGME Portland on MSN · 1d

Maine lobster catch-size rule change withdrawn

A controversial proposal to increase the minimum catch size limits for Maine lobster has been withdrawn. The Department of Marine Resources withdrew a proposed rule to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters to be caught in Maine on Thursday.

Gov. Mills proposes new taxes and limiting SNAP benefits

WGME Portland on MSN · 11h

Gov. Mills' budget proposes $6 million to help provide free meals for Maine students

PORTLAND (WGME) – Governor Janet Mills’ proposed budget puts money towards providing free school meals for Maine children. She suggests paying $6 million to keep that program going. As it stands, all public school students get free meals if they need one.

WMTW Portland ME on MSN · 13h

Gov. Mills proposes new taxes and limiting SNAP benefits in new budget

In a press conference on Friday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills highlights her priorities for the next two years. Focusing on things like healthcare and education. "The biennial budget proposal is balanced,

WABI-TV · 14h

Gov. Mills releases her proposed biennieal budget

The biennial budget proposal is balanced. First of all, it maintains critical investments in Maine people, and at the same time, the budget proposal was one of the most difficult we’ve had to deal with,

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Maine State Police hits record high overtime payments in 2024

Maine State Police paid out record overtime in 2024, as new data shows officers took home more than $10 million just in ...

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Maine officials say noncompliance with regional lobster size standards could limit exports

The argument about Maine’s minimum lobster size got choppy at Thursday night’s Department of Marine Resources public hearing, ...

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At least 9 Maine school districts now affected by software breach

At least nine Maine school districts have been affected by a breach of the global K-12 school software platform PowerSchool. The company says its software, the most-used student information platform ...

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Maine men’s hockey picks up road win at UMass Lowell

Harrison Scott broke a 1-1 tie with 8:42 remaining, then added an empty-net goal as seventh-ranked Maine earned a 3-1 win ...

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Bipartisan bill aims to raise teacher salaries in Maine

Raising teacher salaries is not in Governor Janet Mills’ budget proposal, but many state lawmakers say it's time.

AARP Maine unveils 2025 legislative goals: Caregiver support, affordable housing and more

PORTLAND, Maine — AARP Maine has announced its 2025 legislative priorities, which focuses on strengthening caregiver support ...

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Maine’s representatives split on Laken Riley Act

WASHINGTON D.C. (WMTW) - Maine’s two Democratic representatives are split on the Laken Riley Act, recently passed by the U.S.

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New bill proposes tax on megayachts in Maine

PORTLAND (WGME) – A bill being proposed this legislative session would tax megayachts in Maine. Lawmakers who support this ...

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Mechanics gain crucial diagnostic data under Maine's new right-to-repair law

The law grants independent repair shops and car owners access to essential diagnostic data previously restricted to dealerships.

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Maine real estate mostly unaffected by commission changes

The typical Maine home went for around $400,000 this fall. A 5 to 6 percent commission on a $400,000 home would be between ...

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