Portland hosts listening session on homelessness issue
The city will try to get the state and other communities more involved in developing solutions for homeless Mainers and
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Cumberland elects school board members, supports school budget
Cumberland residents voted Tuesday to fill two Town Council seats, as well as two School Administrative District 51 school board
Read MoreSchool budget votes: Gorham says ‘no,’ Portland and South Portland say ‘yes’
Other communities in Greater Portland appeared to show support for school budgets according to preliminary reports.Read More
Read MoreMaine House shoots down 72-hour waiting period for firearm sales
The 73-69 vote shows the difficulty of passing gun legislation in Maine, which has a strong hunting heritage and tradition
Read MoreLewiston driver escapes injury when SUV rolls
Jennifer Cote-Bell, 38, was given a summons for operating without a license, police said.Read More
Read MoreWinter grid concerns bringing federal energy agency to Portland
The independent agency that regulates America’s interstate electricity and natural gas transmission systems is holding a special forum in Portland
Read MoreBrewer property taxes will decrease with new city and school budgets
Brewer’s property tax rate will decrease by $1 under the city’s new $16.7 million municipal budget, which councilors approved Tuesday.
Read MoreVictims offering $5,000 reward for information on Stockton Springs hit-and-run
Two motorcyclists that were injured in a Stockton Springs hit-and-run crash are offering a $5,000 reward for information on the vehicle
Read MorePortland’s interim police chief to retire at the end of June
A city spokesperson says more on the department’s leadership will be announced in the coming weeks. Read More
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Read MoreDevelopment of Thomaston’s embattled town green goes to a vote on Wednesday
Thomaston voters Wednesday will decide at a town meeting whether portions of the Thomaston Green — the former state prison
Read MoreMissing 78-year-old Eliot woman is found safe
A Silver Alert has been issued for an Eliot woman who went missing around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Doreen Gray,
Read MoreAsylum seekers in Sanford forced to leave hotels as GA vouchers run out
City officials say about half of the 28 families who received General Assistance vouchers last month have found other housing,
Read MoreFranklin County board approves money for Wilton Lions Club heating system, food program
Four project requests were put on a contingency list for American Rescue Plan Act funds, if the county gets congressional
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