Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The Government Oversight Committee had originally been asked to investigate whether two noncitizen drivers involved in pedestrian fatalities had improperly obtained driving credentials. Now the panel wants more information about interpreters who help noncitizens complete their written exams.

The messages from the non-existent Maine Department of Motor Vehicles claim the recipients' license or registration could be suspended unless they pay a fine. But state officials say they'd never notify drivers of violations via text message.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows encourages people to wait until a later date if they don't have any upcoming travel. She also reminds passport holders that a passport is a valid form of identification for domestic travel.

As the May 7 Real ID deadline approaches, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says Bureau of Motor Vehicles branches across the state are seeing a huge influx of applicants.

The new platform will let Mainers register to vote online, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said.

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