Christopher Kessler News Today

Maine's 186 lawmakers received about $1.7 million in reimbursements during the last legislative session, including $155,000 for the 10 legislative leaders.

“We couldn’t believe it."

When Maine lawmakers tried to tighten regulations on large-scale access to water, the brand’s little-known parent company set out to rewrite the rules.

When Maine lawmakers tried to rein in large-scale access to the state’s freshwater this year, the effort initially gained momentum. The state had just emerged from drought, and many Mainers were sympathetic to protecting their snow-fed lakes and streams. Then a Wall Street-backed giant called BlueTriton stepped in. BlueTriton isn’t a household name, but its products are. Americans today buy more bottled water than any other packaged drink, and BlueTriton owns many of the nation&#x2...

Governor Kessler has taken a significant step towards protecting tenants’ rights by signing the LD 701 Bill. Governor Kessler Signed LD 701 Bill This new legislation requires landlords to provide their tenants with a 75-day notice when they plan to increase the rent by 10% or more from the previous year, Portland Press Herald reported. […]

It was one of several bills seeking to restrict books and discussions in schools about controversial topics, including gender identity and sexual orientation.

Supporters say axing the fees will make it easier for people to find housing in a tight rental market

Supporters say axing the fees will make it easier for people to find housing in a tight rental market

Supporters say axing the fees will make it easier for people to find housing in a tight rental market

Several proposed bills in this year's legislative session would change the way landlords evict tenants and how tenants apply for rental properties.