Portland City Council passes $261M budget
The Portland City Council approved the city’s new $261 million budget Monday night. The council added several amendments, which raised
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Bishop Deeley to celebrate 100th anniversary of Oxford church on July 29
OXFORD — Bishop Robert Deeley will join parishioners and community members for the 100th anniversary celebration at St. Mary Church, located
Read MoreOpen garden on Saturday, healthcare practitioners revive Belfast lot for home and garden
BELFAST — A decade ago on Wight Street, two Belfast healthcare practitioners found the perfect site on which to build
Read MoreKingfield board votes to proceed with four members for the remainder of the year
KINGFIELD – The Kingfield Selectboard met on Monday evening at 6 p.m. Selectperson Kim Jordan reported that Kingfield Days, which
Read MoreSandy River Ramblers concert at the RFA Lakeside Theater, July 21
RANGELEY – Sandy River Ramblers will perform a bluegrass music concert featuring original songs about Maine at the RFA Lakeside
Read MoreUnited Way accepting applications and donations for backpacks
FARMINGTON – United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is currently accepting applications for backpacks. While we know it seems odd to
Read MorePortland city council postpones citizen initiative reforms indefinitely
The proposal came after contentious local referendums in the last several election cycles. Read More
Read MoreLooking Back on July 18
100 Years Ago: 1923 The woodworking plant of Joseph A. Shaw on Mount Vernon Avenue, Augusta, was totally destroyed by
Read MoreOwners of Sonder & Dram debut bon Vivant — with New American cuisine — on Lisbon Street
The chef behind bon Vivant was also a driving force at Fuel, one of Lewiston’s most popular restaurants for a
Read MorePortland police investigating after two women drugged in Old Port
The two women’s reports were compiled by police on July 13, according to city officials Read More
Read More11 people rescued Monday after canoes capsize in Saco River
No one was injured in the incident on a remote stretch of water in Fryeburg.Read More
Read MoreProposal to raise police department wages draws debate from Portland City Council
The council voted 6-3 to approve a 14.5% wage increase for employees belonging to 2 police department unions.Read More
Read MoreProperty tax rate set at $14 per $1,000 in Mechanic Falls
A home valued at $250,000 will pay $3,500 in property taxes.Read More
Read MoreLewiston council president Linda Scott not seeking reelection
Scott, the Ward 1 councilor who is also the council’s representative on the School Committee, posted a video over the
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