Donovan Lynch
Reporter at WCSH-TV (Portland, ME)
Political reporter for @newscentermaine. Host of Political Brew. @ColbyCollege alum. Mediocre fisherman. Excellent bocce player.
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4 days ago |
newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch
AUGUSTA, Maine — Yet another legal fight is kicking up in Augusta, this time over whether a forthcoming ballot question should receive a public hearing in front of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee before it likely heads to voters. Two weeks ago, the Democratic leaders of the committee moved to forgo a hearing on a red flag gun law initiative—which, if passed, would allow family members of someone who is a threat to themselves or others to petition a judge to remove that person's guns.
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1 week ago |
newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch
AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers in Augusta remain sharply divided over a second two-year budget bill that could include tax increases proposed by Governor Mills on certain goods and services. The new legislation—often called a "part-two" budget—comes after the Legislature passed a $11.3 billion spending plan with a simple Democratic majority in March.
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1 week ago |
newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine is moving a step closer to reintroducing nuclear energy to the state. The House advanced a bill on Wednesday that directs the Public Utilities Commission to seek informational bids on small modular reactors (SMRs) — a new type of mini nuclear plant that supporters say could offer flexible and reliable clean energy.
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1 week ago |
newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch
AUGUSTA, Maine — The first year of the 132nd Maine Legislature may end weeks earlier than in prior sessions, according to the leaders in both parties as well as nonpartisan staff. “I think we might run into a little logjam at the end, but I think the pace is good,” Republican House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham said Tuesday. “The biggest thing is to make sure that we get done on time,” Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry added.
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1 week ago |
newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — A sunny and warm Memorial Day kicked off the summer season in Vacationland. "It's beautiful. Maine is beautiful," Cindy True, with her toddler by her side at Old Orchard Beach, said Monday. "The sun's finally out, so we wanted to be near the ocean,” Andy Arsenault of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, added. The warm weather and long weekend brought out crowds, signaling the return of a hectic but lucrative season ahead for local businesses.
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