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Politics & Government

2014

Bill proposals would assert rights of tribe

Legislation that would further assert the rights of tribes in Maine, including the right for tribal representatives to vote in the legislature and for the tribes to cooperatively manage the elver fishery with the state, is being proposed by the Passamaquoddy representative.

2013

Only one county bill request accepted by legislative council

The governing body of the Maine Legislature has approved for review a quarter of the bills submitted for the upcoming legislative session but only one of the 16 bills submitted by Washington County legislators.

2013

Public input suspended by Lubec board

The Lubec Board of Selectmen has voted to suspend the public comment period normally offered during scheduled meetings, until moderating rules can be developed.

2013

Lines redrawn for legislative districts in area

The lines for Maine House and Senate districts are being redrawn, with the legislature having approved the new district lines that were recommended by a bipartisan Apportionment Commission.

2013

Debate over highway plan set to ramp up

The debate over the proposed east-west highway in Maine is expected to heat up at the end of this month, as the legislature will be holding a hearing on six bills that range from ending the state funding to study the project to requiring the state to look at improving existing roads and...

2013

Opposition to rockweed bill grows in area

A proposal to repeal the Cobscook Bay rockweed law and adopt a statewide plan for seaweed harvesting has stirred up opposition Downeast.

2013

Gun rights forum lacks balance

A well-rounded discussion about policy issues relating to gun rights, school safety, mental health and culture was in scarce supply at a February 12 public forum entitled Newtown Policy Issues Forum held at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM).