Pittsfield Town Council hears latest pitch to reopen downtown theater
The council on Tuesday was presented with a proposal for a nonprofit to relaunch the Pittsfield Community Theatre while also
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Proposal to create lodging for Maine state legislators criticized as self-serving amid housing shortage
Sponsored by a Portland state representative, the bill aims to save money while providing legislators with a place to stay
Read MoreLawmakers Vote to Keep 100-Megawatt Limit on Hydro, Protect Wind Power
The State Senate voted 19-14 Tuesday to kill a proposal that would have lifted the 100-megawatt cap on electricity generated
Read MoreOxford Hills school board OKs Roberts Farm building, sends budget to voters
A public hearing on 2023-24’s $47.4 million school budget will be held on June 6 and then sent to a
Read MoreLewiston council gives initial approval for next year’s $58.3 million budget
A final reading is scheduled for May 16. The school budget validation referendum will take place Tuesday, May 9.Read More
Read MoreLisbon delays EMS vote for second time following workshop discussion
Chairman Harry Moore said the time would allow the council and public safety committee to consider the new information provided
Read MoreBug Light Park protection sparks controversy in South Portland
Supporters say a conservation easement is the best way to prevent the park from ever being developed or sold, but
Read MorePittsfield-area school board approves $13.8 million budget proposal
The spending plan, which includes funding for a part-time school resource officer, was reviewed by the MSAD 53 board Monday
Read MoreAuburn council approves 2024 budget in first reading
The council approved next year’s budget by a 4-1 vote, with two councilors absent. A final reading will take place
Read MoreNatural gas company asks Maine regulators to approve rate hike
Unitil is asking the state to approve a distribution rate increase. The natural gas company filed the rate request with
Read MoreOfficer tried to de-escalate pursuit before fatal high speed crash, chief says
Nicholas Leibowitz, 30, died Friday night after crashing into a telephone pole in Gray. Police had been following him from
Read MoreWaterville council to consider airport mowing equipment and hangar leases
The City Council on Tuesday also is scheduled to hear a report from Acting City Manager Bill Post on a
Read MoreMaine’s chief U.S. District Judge announces retirement
Jon Levy, who has presided over Maine’s federal courts since 2014, will retire next year.Read More
Read MoreCanton board hires public works foreman, sees restored records book
Andrew Conant of Hartford succeeds Paul McKenna, who resigned as of April 1.Read More
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