Some high schools embrace later start times as Legislature considers statewide mandate
A bill by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, would mandate an 8:30 a.m. start time for high schools.Read More
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Corinth becomes latest Maine town to consider solar development restrictions
Corinth voters will decide whether the town should adopt a solar development moratorium and allow a medical cannabis store to
Read MoreMaine State Legislature considers a slew of new bills
Policies affecting landlords, lobstermen, and drivers Read More
Read MoreChesterville voters to decide between two budget amounts Monday
The annual Town Meeting begins at 7 p.m. Monday at the David Archer Town Hall.Read More
Read MoreIndustry voters to consider Farmington fire service agreement Saturday
Polls will open at 8 a.m. to elect a selectman; meeting will reconvene at 2 p.m.Read More
Read MoreShort-term solution possible for Kennebec County communities in need of 911 dispatch service
While a plan has emerged to handle 911 calls across northern and western Kennebec County by splitting the duties between
Read MoreState lawmakers considers a bill to study the construction of a nuclear power plant in Maine
Maine has not had an operating nuclear power plant in more than 2 decades Read More
Read MoreDown East town courted for world’s tallest flagpole will vote on development moratorium
A small Down East town that has been eyed as the future site of the world’s tallest flagpole will soon vote
Read MorePoland town manager gets new 5-year contract
POLAND — Town Manager Matt Garside’s contract was extended to June 2028 following an executive session at Tuesday night’s Select
Read MoreChesterville voters to fill 2 select board seats Friday
Elections will be held 2-8 p.m. Friday at David Archer Town Hall, 409 Dutch Gap Road.Read More
Read MoreBuckfield officials set budget hearings, annual Town Meeting dates
Public hearings on the budget and warrants will be held March 21 and 25.Read More
Read MoreRichmond voters select inaugural school committee members following separation from RSU 2
Residents also approved $40,000 for start-up costs for the district during a special election Tuesday.Read More
Read MoreLongtime Bar Harbor town councilor resigns due to health problems
Jeff Dobbs, a longtime Bar Harbor town councilor who last November had a heart attack, has resigned from his council
Read MoreResults from the New Sharon Annual Town Meeting and Election
NEW SHARON – The 2023 annual town elections were Friday and the annual town meeting Saturday, March 3 and 4.
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