Maine agency for indigent legal defense announces new leader
James Billings will take over as executive director of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services. Toby Jandreau will become
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‘Enough is enough’: Midcoast lobsterman decries regulations to protect whales
The Maine lobster industry is fighting an Arizona lawmaker’s bill that would impose stricter regulations to protect endangered North Atlantic
Read MoreLewiston homeless shelter project questioned from multiple fronts as public process begins
City staff, elected officials and members of the public have said they have been ‘in the dark’ regarding details of
Read MoreLawmakers eye limits on growers to keep marijuana boom from going bust
An abundant cannabis supply and dropping prices have some concerned about an industry consolidation like what’s happened in other states.Read
Read MoreLawmakers propose new standards for recalling local school board members
Two bills would open the door to recall elections for any reason, while a third would require misconduct such as
Read MoreBelfast waives nearly $12K in building fees for co-op renovation
The Belfast City Council voted unanimously to waive $11,885 in building permit fees for the community co-op’s year-long renovation project,
Read MoreLegislators consider bills to stem Maine’s shortage of educators
The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee heard testimony on 8 bills Thursday.Read More
Read MoreLawmakers reject expanded legal support for families in child protection system
The pilot sought to connect 30 families in central Maine with attorneys who could help them navigate the child protective
Read MoreBudget vote for Spruce Mountain school district is Tuesday
Voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will go to the polls in those towns.Read More
Read MorePoland Select Board to send $8.94M budget to voters in June
The proposed municipal budget is about $600,000 more than the current budget and includes more money for a library expansion.Read
Read MoreAlbany residents to meet May 4 to discuss vote change
ALBANY TOWNSHIP — A public meeting will be held at the Albany Town House at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4,
Read MoreWoodland hired a veteran town clerk. It fired her after her 1st day.
WOODLAND, Maine — Woodland’s select board fired the town’s temporary clerk after just one day on the job and once
Read MoreWilton selectboard approves golf course liquor license, discusses Neighborhood Watch program
WILTON – The selectboard voted to approve Cloutier Wilton Golf LLC’s application for a liquor license. Town Manager Perry Ellsworth
Read MoreLegislators move to create housing subsidies for homeless students
The Legislature’s Committee on Housing votes unanimously on a bill to create a rental assistance program for homeless students and,
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