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The committee met face-to-face for the first time in over a year Wednesday. Author: Don Carrigan Updated: 9:24 PM EDT June 9, 2021 AUGUSTA, Maine — Senator Cathy Breen opened the meeting quietly, despite the milestone moment. For the first time in more than 14 months, the Appropriations Committee was meeting, in person, in one room. “We are turning a corner today, that we are gathered around the horseshoe,” said Breen, referring to the U-shaped desk where the committee normally meets, referred to by the nickname “the “horseshoe." Members have said for...

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A plan to help get more feminine hygiene products into Maine schools is moving forward. The bill sponsored by State Senator Cathy Breen got unanimous bipartisan support in both houses. [Bill aims to provide free feminine hygiene products in Maine schools] The bill protects people who donate these products from liability so they can give without facing risk. That will get the products into schools without costing the state or...

Augusta Republican Senator Matt Pouliot says Maine facilities for seniors are facing a crisis and that even though legislation is pending to increase payments starting next January, it will be too late.

Maine lawmakers approve process to distribute federal coronavirus relief funds Share Updated: 11:30 PM EDT Apr 28, 2021 Maine lawmakers approve process to distribute federal coronavirus relief funds Share Updated: 11:30 PM EDT Apr 28, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript ALREADY PROPOSED PROJECTS OR HAVE ANY IMPACT ON PROJECTS IN áFEDERAL WATERS.á TODAY, STATE LEGISLATORS APPROVED A PROCESS TO DISTRIBUTE FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS APPROVED BY CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT BIDEN. THERE IS 493 áMILLIONá DOLLARS EARMARKED FOR MAINE MUNICIPALITIES, AND ONE-BILL...

Maine Voices: Land for Maine’s Future has impact on businesses, communities statewide Supporting the LMF program will help to protect the lifestyle and the places we hold dear. By Ben WhalenSpecial to the Press Herald Share Maine’s identity is built upon its natural resource industries. Forestry, farming, fishing and recreation are the lifeblood of Maine’s economy and communities. These industries provide jobs, food and outdoor enjoyment across all of Maine’s 16 counties and play a critical role in the stewardship of the lands that sustain them. A new Land for Maine’s Future bond ...