Plan to alter Augusta voting wards approved, despite concerns about mismatch with state House districts
The plan will even out the populations of each ward and bring the city back into compliance with state regulations.Read
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Farmington Town Manager Christian Waller steps down
Waller has served since 2021.Read More
Read MoreMaine DHHS temporarily closes Lewiston office due to cold weather damage
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has temporarily closed its Lewiston office. That comes after it sustained water
Read MoreFarmington board discusses COLA and salary raises
FARMINGTON – The municipal budget continues through a lengthy workshop process, but the selectboard established a plan for cost of
Read MoreLewiston council to ‘reaffirm commitment to protocols’ after discussions on mayor’s role
The “proclamation” comes in response to an earlier proposal that would’ve limited the mayor’s ability to comment on council items.Read
Read MoreMaine lawmakers continue push for faster work permits for asylum seekers
Efforts dating back to 2015 have failed to gain traction in Congress, stalled in the polarized debates over immigration reform
Read MoreJay reviews fire protection service agreement for Livermore Falls
JAY – At the Jay Select Board meeting on Monday night, Sewer Superintendent Mark Holt stated that the Livermore Falls
Read MoreAugusta considers rental housing inspections and licensing, with $100 per unit yearly fee
The proposal would help address the growing amount of unsafe rental housing conditions in the city, officials say.Read More
Read MoreThese Maine bills want to arm school staff and security guards
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine lawmakers could debate bills this session that allow for armed security guards at schools and would allow
Read MoreLawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes
Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine’s lakesRead More
Read MoreVeteran judge nominated to Maine Supreme Court
Wayne Douglas has been in public service in Maine for decades. Read More
Read MoreBar Harbor appoints interim town manager
The Bar Harbor Town Council appointed a longtime town employee as interim town manager on Tuesday evening. Sarah Gilbert, the
Read MoreBill would extend eligibility for special education services
Some school districts, however, balk at cost and opponents question whether the public school system is the right place to
Read MoreAuburn conducting survey regarding future development, conservation
City staff said the Planning Board initiated the survey as it works toward recommendations regarding Auburn’s agricultural zone.Read More
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