• Read more about Brunswick chess champs honored at State House

Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, welcomed Maine state chess champions Molly Tefft and Gabe Eaton of Brunswick to the State House on Friday and presented them with a legislative sentiment.

Tefft won the Maine State Girls K-12 Chess Tournament, and Eaton won the 2024 Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championship.

Contact:

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

Left to right: Rep. Dan Ankeles, Molly Tefft, Gabe Eaton and Sean Eaton.

• Read more about Crafts issues statement on committee approval of Highway Fund supplemental budget

AUGUSTA - On Friday, the Legislature's Transportation Committee voted unanimously to give approval to LD 2229, a supplemental spending package to the Highway Fund Budget.

Following the vote, Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, House chair of the Transportation Committee, issued the following statement:br />

• Read more about Brunswick High School students visit State House

Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, welcomed Brunswick High School social studies teachers Ben Clark and Connor Lynch, along with students from their government and civics classes, to the State House on Thursday.

• Read more about House advances Doudera bill to reduce firearm suicide deaths

AUGUSTA - The Maine House voted Thursday to pass legislation sponsored by Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, aimed at lowering Maine's high rate of suicide deaths.

• Read more about Members of the North Yarmouth Congregational Church participate in opening ceremonies at the Maine State House

AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, welcomed North Yarmouth Congregational Church Choir Director, David Myers-Wakeman and Reverend Zebulon Green to the State House on Thursday.

Myers-Wakeman performed the national anthem and Reverend Green delivered the official prayer in the House chamber at the start of the day's session.

• Read more about House advances bipartisan Zager bill to require health insurance coverage for biomarker testing

AUGUSTA - The Maine House voted Tuesday to pass legislation sponsored by Rep. Sam Zager, D-Portland, that would require health insurance coverage for biomarker testing.

• Read more about Helen Thompson Elementary students visit State House

Rep. Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, and Senator Craig Hickman, of Winthrop, welcomed 4th grade students from Helen Thompson Elementary School to the State House Wednesday.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Shagoury], 305-965-2744

• Read more about House unanimously approves Crockett bill to increase wages for school support staff

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial, unanimous support on Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Ed Crockett, D-Portland, that would increase the minimum wage paid to Maine's educational technicians (ed techs) and hourly school support staff.

• Read more about Legislature unanimously enacts Ankeles bill to protect Maine's working waterfront

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature unanimously voted Wednesday to enact legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, that would help protect fishermen's access to Maine's working waterfront.

• Read more about Legislature honors Cony High School Swim Team

Rep. Raegan LaRochelle, D-Augusta, and Rep. Bill Bridgeo, D-Augusta, welcomed members of the Cony High School Girls' Swim Team to the State House on Wednesday.

The team was recognized by the Legislature for winning the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Championship.

Contact:

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

Back, left to right: Rep. Bill Bridgeo (second from left), Rep. Raegan LaRochelle (second from right) and coach Bob Johnston (far right).