Augusta officials say new state housing law superseding local zoning could have unintended consequences
Members of the Augusta Planning Board were critical this week of a new state law that seeks to encourage more
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Puritan Medical Products announces layoffs, impacting more than 200 in Pittsfield
Puritan had grown to become one of the top two swab manufacturers in the world, but as the pandemic has
Read MoreAsylum seekers protest conditions at Portland Expo, lack of long-term plan
City officials met with the protesters, who say they have been served expired food and worry about where they will
Read MoreSkowhegan select board picks candidate to fill MSAD 54 director vacancy
Michelle Kelso, who ran unsuccessfully for one of four open seats this month, was appointed to fill the term.Read More
Read MoreThe Golden Rule docks in Maine to fight for nuclear peace
The 38-foot ketch, which has been called a peace boat, is on a tour of the Northeast and Great Lakes
Read MoreApple crop in Franklin County could be smaller than normal, damaged
Only Morrison Hill Orchard in Farmington saw no damage from the late freeze May 18.Read More
Read MoreAfter three summers mired by drought conditions, Kennebec County records ‘significant’ rainfall in June
Augusta has recorded 4.7 inches of rain so far this June, while Waterville has seen 4.94 inches, according to estimates.Read
Read MoreAfter years of delay, Randolph on track for new fire station with $2.6 million in federal money proposed
Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training
Read MoreHealthy Community Coalition approaches Jay for support in syringe services program
The coalition currently offers harm reduction services and supplies through its mobile unit but not syringes, new or used.Read More
Read MoreAugusta officials consider short-term solutions to address concerns about homeless encampments
Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.Read
Read MoreKennebec County logs highest flood-related damage in state, at over $580,000, from late-April storm
Gov. Janet Mills has requested a federal disaster declaration to unlock federal funding to repair roads, bridges and other infrastructure
Read MoreMan found dead in Lincolnville house fire identified
The body of 75-year-old Fritz Trisdale, who lived alone in the house, was found by firefighters on Saturday.Read More
Read MoreInspection report reveals code, safety violations that forced closure of Waterville restaurant
A city official said the owner of Cancun Mexican Restaurant has not responded to an order issued earlier this month
Read MoreTrail, train advocates vying for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs alongside the Kennebec River say its use could bring economic
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