• Read more about Cluchey recognizes Maine's oldest continuing plant sale

Rep. Sally Cluchey, D- Bowdoinham, presents a legislative sentiment to Laura and Sibo Anderson of Bowdoinham recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Bowdoinham Plant Sale.

Laura Anderson is the child and Sibo Anderson is the grandchild of Leslie Anderson, one of the six founding members of the sale.

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Brian Lee [Cluchey], c. 305-965-2744

Photo: Left to right: Laura Anderson, Sibo Anderson and Rep. Sally Cluchey

• Read more about Gattine introduces bill to close the pay gap for executive branch employees

AUGUSTA - Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, introduced a measure on Friday before the Legislature's State and Local Government Committee that would implement a comprehensive review of the classification and compensation system for executive branch employees.

• Read more about Gramlich bill would phase out unnecessary plastic packaging

AUGUSTA - Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, presented a measure Monday that would phase out the use of unnecessary plastic packaging that harms the environment and human health.

• Read more about Committee unanimously advances Gattine bill to invest in the health and wellness of older Mainers

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee unanimously voted Thursday to move forward a measure from Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, to support older Maine residents by investing in coordinated community programming.

• Read more about Committee advances Crockett bill to increase pay for school support staff

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted unanimously Monday to move forward a measure from Rep. Ed Crockett, D-Portland, to increase pay for certain support staff in Maine schools.

• Read more about Legislative committee votes to advance Sachs bill to protect reproductive health care services

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted last week to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, that aims to safeguard reproductive health care services during consolidations and mergers between health care providers.

• Read more about Sargent to hold office hours

AUGUSTA - Rep. Holly Sargent, D-York, will hold office hours at the York Public Library on Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Appointments are not necessary.

These office hours provide constituents with an opportunity to hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policymaking and share opinions on state matters. Office hours also serve as an opportunity for residents navigating state agencies to voice concerns.

Rep. Sargent is serving her first term in the Maine House and represents part of York.

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• Read more about Committee advances Rielly bill to better address sexual assault and harassment within Maine National Guard

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted on Monday to advance LD 1783, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, which would implement recommendations from the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma.

• Read more about Committee advances Runte bill to modernize Maine's electric grid

AUGUSTA - On Wednesday, a majority of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted to advance legislation from Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that would design a 21st-century electric grid.

• Read more about Legislative committee votes to advance Kuhn bill to protect reproductive health care providers

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted on Wednesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Amy Kuhn, D-Falmouth, that would strengthen protections for health care providers so that they may offer abortion care for people traveling to Maine without threats to their ability to practice medicine.