AUGUSTA, Maine, May 30 -- The Maine State House Speaker issued the following news: * * * Committee Unanimously Advances Speaker Fecteau's Bill to Increase Housing Development LD 1829 would remove roadblocks to encourage construction AUGUSTA - In a unanimous vote, the Legislature's Housing and Economic Development Committee this week advanced LD 1829, sponsored by Speaker Ryan D. Fecteau (D-Biddeford), to the full Legislature. The bill would make it easier to build new housing units by amendi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission has issued a suspension order, effectively delaying a proposed rate increase by the Maine Water Co.'s Camden & Rockland Division. The decision means customers in the Camden and Rockland service areas will not see their water bills rise on July 1, 2025, as initially sought by the utility. The Maine Water Company, Camden & Rockland Division, submitted its request for a rate increase on October 24, 2024, aiming for an effective date of Ju more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission today dismissed a complaint filed by eleven residents, including Norman Kalloch, regarding substandard landline telephone service provided by TDS Telecom, Madison, Wisconsin. The dismissal comes after the PUC determined that TDS had taken adequate steps to resolve the long-standing issues, which included frequent dropped calls and prolonged periods without a dial tone in an area with no cellular service. The complaint, initially filed  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol: * * * Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Reny bill to create tax incentives to increase the supply of affordable housing in Maine AUGUSTA -- On Wednesday, May 28, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of LD 554, "An Act to Encourage Resident-owned Communities and Cooperatives and Preserve Affordable Housing Through Tax Credits." The bill, sponsored by  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol: * * * Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Reny bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board AUGUSTA -- On Thursday, May 29, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in support of LD 697, "An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Assess Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Cost more PR