Local PoliticsMaine Voters to Weigh in on Red Flag Law(Augusta) Voters this November will be asked to weigh in on whether to replace Maine’s current “yellow flag” law with a broader “red flag” law, allowing for easier temporary removal of firearms. State Minimum Wage to Increase in January(Augusta) The state minimum wage is going up on January 1st. The Maine Department of Labor announced Thursday the state’s minimum wage will increase from $14.65 to $15.10 per hour. Under Maine law, the state is required to make annual adjustments to the minimum wage based on the cost-of-living index of the Northeast Region. Gurman recommends, instead, going for the new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Air Pods, as far more practical upgrades.