Secretary of state OK’s wording for ballot question that could block public utility
The referendum would require voter approval if a consumer-owned utility, such as one being proposed on the same November ballot,
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Lawmakers consider proposals to stop changing the clocks
The Legislature is weighing three bills that would keep daylight saving time, Atlantic Standard Time, or study the effects of
Read MoreGov. Mills signs two-year $9.8B Maine state budget
Democrats, including Governor Janet Mills, call the legislation a “continuing services” budget — no new programs, but a little more
Read MoreAnother Aroostook town office has closed due to lack of staff
WOODLAND, Maine — Residents demanded answers from officials after learning at a select board meeting Thursday night their town office
Read MoreLeeds voters to decide on higher budget at town meeting Saturday
The $1.74 million budget is 8.1% more than this fiscal year.Read More
Read MoreState withdraws ‘irresponsible’ emergency education rule change
An emergency change to state policies that would have required school districts to pay more for out-of-district special education programs
Read MoreAugusta Board of Education approves $36.6 million school budget
Board of Education Member Katie McCormick left the meeting instead of voting on the spending plan, saying said she did
Read MorePUC to hold hearings on Central Maine Power rate hike request
If the request is approved, it could raise residential rates by as much as $10 a month for a typical
Read MoreLewiston School Committee proposes tax impact to superintendent
School Committee members directed administrators to create a budget option with a $1.70 mill rate increase at their meeting Wednesday.Read
Read MoreResident asks for changes to Livermore Dog Control Ordinance
Animal Control Officer Richard Burton said the Sols’ complaints of barking dogs have not been substantiated.Read More
Read MoreBill would allow some first responder suicides to be classified as deaths in the line of duty
A legislative committee unanimously voted Wednesday in support of a bill that would provide a survivor’s benefit to the families
Read MoreState considers $5.5 million bailout for Maine dairy industry
Over the last 2 years, Maine has lost a quarter of its dairy farms to runaway electricity, fuel and fertilizer
Read MoreAuburn Water District asks court to dismiss Lewiston’s lawsuit over Lake Auburn issues
The motion to dismiss claims the courts do not have jurisdiction over the matter.Read More
Read MoreLegislative committee endorses bill to study later school start times, longer lunch breaks
Committee members voted against proposals to mandate several such changes in school schedules.Read More
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