Public utility referendum question must be reworded, Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules
The questioning about the question continues as the state’s highest court decides the precise language about the creation of a
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Portland chooses new tax assessor
Portland’s City Council is expected to vote Monday to approve the hiring of Eliza Marr, who has been the Windham
Read MorePartridge retires as Norway’s rec director, assistant town manager
A town meeting is set April 20 to cover a budget shortfall at Norway-Paris Solid Waste.Read More
Read MorePoland-based school board to vote on 6.5% budget increase Monday
POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 directors will vote Monday on a proposed $27.58 million budget for 2023-24. It’s a
Read MoreLobbyist drops agreement with Penobscot County over ‘negative publicity’
The lobbying firm hired by Penobscot County to push state lawmakers for funding for a new jail and deputies has
Read MoreElena Barker recognized for decades of public service as bail commissioner in Franklin County
FARMINGTON – Elena Barker was honored for her service as a Maine Bail Commissioner for 35 years, at a reception
Read MoreCounty commissioners sign contracts for fire protection in Salem Township
FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Commissioners reviewed bids for fire protection services in Salem Township during the meeting on Tuesday,
Read MoreProposal made to eliminate Lewiston diversity, equity and inclusion position
A proposal made by councilors during a budget discussion would eliminate the city’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
Read MorePittsfield town manager to step down at the end of the year, become grant administrator
Kathryn Ruth, who’s been the top manager in Pittsfield for 21 years, will serve as grant administrator for a year
Read MoreClarice Proctor named administrator for Androscoggin County
Proctor had served as treasurer since 2018 and as interim administrator for the past 10 months.Read More
Read MoreWinthrop School Board approves budget proposal with less than 1% increase
The $12.8 million school spending plan has a modest increase from last year, despite what officials called a “difficult” budget
Read MoreGardiner City Council chooses McGough again for school board vacancy
Cullum McGough, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Gardiner-area school board in 2021, was chosen again Wednesday
Read MoreRumford police department cracking down on distracted driving after repeated complaints
The Rumford police chief is helping patrol after repeated complaints about speeding and distracted drivers Read More
Read MoreBill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office
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