Lewiston School Committee pushes back on proposed budget cuts
Superintendent recommends less money for special education and homeless student services.Read More
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Unity residents reject several items at seven-hour Town Meeting
The annual meeting lasted much of the day Saturday as residents amended and rejected numerous warrant articles.Read More
Read MoreOvertime Tax Relief Bill Aims to Aid Low and Middle-Income Earners in Maine
Rep. Lucas Lanigan (R-Sanford) said Monday that there will be a public hearing Tuesday afternoon on his tax relief bill
Read MoreDrinkwater Wants to Restore Religious, Philosophical Exemption for Vaccines
Rep. Gary Drinkwater (R-Milford) wants to bring back a provision of Maine law that allows employees at health care facilities
Read MorePortland seeks more applicants for police chief opening
Portland will delay its initial review of police chief candidates by three weeks in the hopes of drawing more applicants.Read
Read MoreSidney residents approve $2 million budget, reject solar and trash ordinances
Over 100 residents gathered at the James H. Bean School on Saturday morning to participate in the annual Town Meeting.Read
Read MoreWashington passes $1.2 million municipal budget in a quick annual Town Meeting
Voters agree to a municipal budget Saturday morning that is about $500,000 less than last year’s spending plan.Read More
Read MoreLegislators tentatively OK probe into workplace culture at state fire marshal’s office
Complaints about the office surfaced when Deputy Fire Marshal Richard McCarthy was nominated to take over the agency last month.Read
Read MoreMaine courts may take until 2028 to touch backlog of cases
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill says the judicial branch is “frail” following her State of the Judiciary speech.Read More
Read MoreMaine lawmakers hear calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, or for no income taxes at all
The tax reform debate is expected to heat up in the coming weeks as legislative leaders from both parties negotiate
Read MoreMars Hill school board tight-lipped following superintendent’s arrest
The Aroostook County school board that oversees a superintendent facing felony charges isn’t saying much about her arrest. The board knew
Read MoreFour offices to be filled at Farmington elections Monday
The openings are for two selectmen and two Regional School Unit 9 directors.Read More
Read MorePortland Planning Board chair removes Airbnb listing
PORTLAND, Maine — A day after the Bangor Daily News reported the city’s planning board chief was renting an apartment on
Read MoreChief justice seeks more staff to help clear growing court backlog
Maine Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill. Credit: Andrew Estey Credit: Andrew Estey Maine Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice
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