These are some of the stories central Maine is talking about today.

A bill introduced in response to a car crash that killed 15-year-old Brunswick girl last year will become law after lawmakers overrode Gov. Paul LePage's veto. The Democratic-led House voted 114-32 on to override the Republican governor's veto. The Senate supported the measure Wednesday. The measure will provide car decals to young drivers so parents and law enforcement can more easily identify intermediate license holders. Supporters say that will help parents and police officers determine whether a person is supposed to be driving with a passenger.

The House overrode LePage's veto on two other bills, including one that would require the Department of Education to adopt new science standards for K-12 students. The Senate must now consider that measure. The Senate also voted to override two vetoes on Thursday. (AP)

A semi truck making a U-turn in the middle of the Calumet Bridge on Route 3 caused two other vehicles to crash into each other early yesterday. The truck was traveling west on Route 3 when it made the U-turn at the end of the median strip, heading back east toward Riverside Drive. The truck, which had no trailer attached to it, apparently caused a red Buick sedan to swerve to avoid it as it made the U-turn, causing a pickup truck to crash into the Buick. The semi did not strike any vehicles and left the area. No injuries were reported, but the truck’s driver, 71 year old David Walter of Readfield was summoned for leaving the scene of a property damage accident. (WGME)

Strong thunderstorms are moved through parts of Maine yesterday afternoon, causing damage and flooding in some areas.  A severe storm that moved through Jay knocked down trees and wires. The storm also ripped the roof off of a mobile home.  Five people lived in the trailer including three kids under the age of 10. (WMTW/ Centralmaine.com)

A van from the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society carrying dozens of puppies and cats overturned on Interstate 95 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, yesterday but none of the animals appeared to be injured. State police said 55 to 60 animals were being transported to Maine from a humane society in Pennsylvania when the van rolled on I-95 north. A passenger in the van, who was another volunteer driver, had minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The New Hampshire Society for the Protection of Animals took the animals to Stratham to check them out, but officials said they all seemed to be fine. (WMTW)

The Republican-controlled Maine Senate has endorsed a bill that would eliminate the requirement for concealed handgun permits. The contentious measure was given initial approval with a 21-14 vote on Thursday.  A permit is currently mandated in Maine if a gun is concealed, but isn't required when that gun is visible. The National Rifle Association says Maine would become the sixth state with such a law if the bill is approved. The measure faces further votes in both chambers. Nearly 100 lawmakers from both parties have signed on as co-sponsors and the bill is being supported by the Maine State Police. (AP)

Augusta city councilors approved an approximately $54.9 million budget expected to increase property taxes by 3.9%. According to the KJ, they looked at  three budget scenarios. Ultimately, councilors voted 5-2 to approve the scenario projected to increase taxes by 3.9%. It is expected to increase the tax rate from $18.67 per $1,000 of property value to $19.40. That means the taxes on a $100,000 home would increase to $1,940. Several councilors said the city has to raise taxes in large part due to cuts in state funding. (centralmaine.com)

Federal officials say a $1 million grant will help pay for a new exit off of Interstate 95 in Waterville. Representative Chellie Pingree says the money from the federal Economic Development Administration is a key piece of the funding puzzle for the exit project. The $4.8 million project will also be funded with money from the Maine Department of Transportation and Trafton Realty, which owns about 900 acres in Waterville and Sidney. The exit would be midway between the Kennedy Memorial Drive and Lyons Road exits. (AP)

A pilot program proposed by Gov. Paul LePage would allow Maine bars to stay open until 2 a.m. The Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on the bill next week. The pilot would run this summer through Columbus Day. As written, the bill would override any local objections to the pilot program. But some feel if a town requires a bar to stop serving at midnight, the Legislature should not override those rules. Sen. Scott Cyrway says he's concerned about the extra law enforcement costs of the pilot program. (AP)

A Vassalboro woman was assaulted Thursday morning when an armed man showed up at her front door and demanded prescription pain killers. According to WABI, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. Deputies say the woman heard a knock at and her door and was immediately confronted by the man. He reportedly struck her several times in the face. Once she gave him the medication, he took off. Deputies do not believe it was a random act. Right now, detectives are following up on several leads. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office at 623-3591. (WABI)

Police continue to investigate a Fairfield mother of three who drowned Tuesday in the Kennebec River. According to WABI, police say 31-year-old Amber Cobb went in the water near Shawmut Dam and the circumstances around her death are still being investigated. Tuesday was a hot day and police suspect she may have been at the river to cool off and there are some indications she was in the water trying to help one of her kids. (WABI)

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