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Maine Policy News
Solar-panel plan for Blaine House sends a message
Published Date: 01/20/2019
Maine’s new governor solicits proposals for what’s likely to be a visible affirmation of renewable energy.
Clean-energy agenda sees power surge in Augusta
Published Date: 01/20/2019
With the shift in political priorities, lawmakers propose dozens of bills, including ‘a bold idea’: A Green New Deal.
…Maine Coast Guard families frightened and angry as government shutdown continues
Published Date: 01/11/2019
Active duty Coast Guard members and their families, including several hundred in Maine, don’t know when the next paycheck will arrive.
…Central Maine Healthcare names new president for Bridgton, Rumford hospitals
Published Date: 01/11/2019
Peter J. Wright, most recently president and CEO of Valley Regional Healthcare in Claremont, N.H., has been named president of Bridgton and Rumford hospitals.
…The Cat has set sail from Portland but still hasn’t locked up a new home port
Published Date: 01/10/2019
Former Gov. LePage held up Bar Harbor’s purchase of its ferry terminal, and the federal government shutdown has gotten in the way of a lease for Bay Ferries.
…St. Louis Church redevelopment attempt ends in foreclosure
Published Date: 01/10/2019
The ownership group of the former St. Louis Church at 80 Third st. has decided to pull the plug on its efforts to redevelop the historic building. As a result, the city will foreclose on the property.
…Todd LeRoy resigns as RSU 73 superintendent
Published Date: 01/10/2019
JAY — The Regional School Unit 73 board unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Todd LeRoy on Thursday evening, effective immediately.
…Maine regulators decide to open full investigation of CMP billing problems
Published Date: 01/08/2019
The Public Utilities Commission’s legal process includes power to compel witnesses to testify, participation by stakeholders, technical conferences and public hearings.
…RSU 73 staff votes ‘no confidence’ in Superintendent Todd LeRoy
Published Date: 01/08/2019
By a tally of 155-4, staff members from the four schools in Regional School Unit 73 have voted no confidence in Superintendent Todd LeRoy.
…Lewiston mom: From welfare to a million-dollar business in three years
Published Date: 01/08/2019
LEWISTON — Three years ago, Laura Catevenis’ daughter was a year old, they were living on $367 a month in welfare benefits and Catevenis told state workers she didn’t want to go back to work.
…Customer advocates reject CMP audit findings
Published Date: 01/06/2019
The Maine Public Utilities Commission released a long-awaited report just before Christmas that concluded last winter’s cold spell was largely responsible for soaring bills. But that finding is being rejected by a customer advocacy group, which is asking state regulators to continue their investigation and hold a public hearing.
…Growers see better days ahead for Maine’s wild blueberry crop
Published Date: 01/06/2019
Growers in the No. 1 wild-blueberry state suffered another bad year, but agriculture officials say there are reasons to believe Maine’s historic and troubled industry is about to turn a long-awaited corner.
…Maine hospitals post prices online
Published Date: 01/04/2019
January 1 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began requiring hospitals to post prices Jan. 1. The postings must be easy to download and read, and they must include current charges for every service and item provided by the hospital, including medications.
Mary Mayhew leaves job as U.S. Medicaid chief after less than 3 months
Published Date: 01/04/2019
The former Maine DHHS commissioner and gubernatorial candidate resigns from her position in the Trump administration to lead the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
…Maine’s Lyme disease cases declined sharply in 2018
Published Date: 01/04/2019
December 31, 2018
Experts believe the nearly 30 percent drop may be related to the dry summer, although more research is needed.
…Gov. Mills wants fisheries commissioner, 2 other LePage Cabinet members to stay on the job
Published Date: 01/04/2019
Support for Patrick Keliher, current head of the Department of Marine Resources, came from many sectors of the state’s commercial fishing industry.
…Bill seeks public vote on borrowing $50 million to address sea level change in Maine
Published Date: 01/03/2019
Other bills include proposals to require MaineCare to provide coverage for legal abortion services, and to make vehicle inspections on new cars valid for two years.
…Governor Mills To Re-Nominate Keliher, Head and Farnham to Cabinet Posts
Published Date: 01/03/2019
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will re-nominate Commissioners Patrick Keliher, Anne Head, and Major General Douglas Farnham to their posts at the Maine Departments of Marine Resources, Professional and Financial Regulation, and Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, respectively.
…Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Directing DHHS to Move Forward Medicaid Expansion
Published Date: 01/03/2019
Governor also sends letter to federal Department of Health and Human Services encouraging approval of the State Plan Amendment
…NRCM Optimistic About Maine’s Clean Energy Future Under New Governor
Published Date: 01/03/2019
January 2, 2018
On the eve of Janet Mills’ inauguration as Maine’s 75th governor, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is hopeful for the state’s renewable energy future following the administration of the current governor, Paul LePage.
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