Mills delaying action on dozens of bills

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Ban on untraceable firearms among dozens of bills Mills delays decisions on | Portland Press Herald

Radar blind spots could delay Maine flash flood warnings | WMTW

Calls for caution rise after three Maine water incidents this week | News Center Maine

Several Maine dogs die from heatstroke, but they weren't outside or in cars | WMTW

Mills signs bill into law funding program assisting caregivers | WGME

Gardiner Democrat plans to challenge Golden in primary | Maine Public

Maine readies for more severe storms amid climate change | News Center Maine

Residents express concerns about safety in Lewiston during public listening session | Maine Public

Seven Chinese nationals indicted by feds for suspected ties to illegal cannabis grow houses, human trafficking | Portland Press Herald

Maine’s house vacancy rate leads the nation, but doesn’t mean they’re available | Bangor Daily News

Mills signs bill into law requiring DHHS education on perimenopause, menopause | WGME

Will Trump’s planned price hike for Acadia’s foreign visitors hurt Maine tourism? | Portland Press Herald

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