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Maine budget committee holds meeting

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:53:13 -0400

AUGUSTA, Maine - Some members of the Maine Legislature's budget-writing committee said Sunday they were surprised by the projected funding shortfall at the Department of Health and Human Services but Gov. Paul LePage was rebuffed when he tried to address the panel.

$1.1B Maine transportation budget proposed

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:55 -0400

AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine's motor fuel tax will remain at 30 cents per gallon under a proposed $1.1 billion budget to pay for state highways and other transportation expenses, but the plan calls for elimination of dozens of open jobs.

Icelandic president to speak in Maine

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:45:28 -0400

PORTLAND, Maine - The president of Iceland is coming to Maine.