Phillips residents present proposal to expand select board
PHILLIPS – A group of residents have requested to expand the Phillips select board from three to five members. The
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Lewiston officials say Auburn’s plans to safeguard the quality of Lake Auburn don’t hold water
‘This is another attempt proclaiming protection of the lake while actually pushing a hidden agenda,’ said Kevin Gagne, Lewiston’s deputy
Read MoreFarmington hires new treasurer, tables decision on reimbursing county for public safety services upgrades
Tammy Bureau worked 21 years for Lewiston before moving to the Lewiston school department four years ago.Read More
Read MoreMaine’s Public Defender Problem
BANGOR — Legal experts say the state of Maine is facing a crisis that could destroy confidence in Maine’s judicial
Read MoreCarrabassett Valley moving forward with comprehensive plan
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – A consultant has been selected for the town’s comprehensive plan update. The town’s consultant selection committee made
Read MoreLawmakers consider changes as state’s General Assistance program shows strain
Several proposals call for higher state reimbursement, as well as other changes to rental rates, eligibility and administrative support.Read More
Read MoreState lawmakers prepare to weigh more than 2,000 bills, $10.3 billion budget proposal
With control of both the House and Senate, Democrats will set the agenda, but Republicans still hope to leave their
Read MoreAugusta’s Ward 3 to cross Kennebec River, take part of Ward 4 in redistricting plan
The city must redrawn the boundaries between voting wards because it is out of compliance — by nine people —
Read MoreNorway board, interim assessor expected to meet to discuss position
The interim assessor billed the town $5,000 for the final three months of 2022, well below the budgeted amount, but
Read MoreAuburn signals support for rezoning land off Andrew Drive for residential development
The land is in the area of Mount Gile, which features views of Lake Auburn and the Androscoggin River.Read More
Read MoreLivermore Falls selectmen, Budget Committee meeting Tuesday
The Select Board will hold three budget meetings on a proposed budget for 2023-24.Read More
Read More70,000 signatures delivered for “Right to Repair”
STATEWIDE– A group of Maine repair shop owners delivered signatures to Maine’s Secretary of State to get the “Right to
Read MoreBureau of Ocean Energy Management holds a public feedback session on Gulf of Maine wind energy plans
The federal government is reviewing plans for the nation’s first floating wind energy research array Read More
Read MoreMaine Connectivity Authority hires director of broadband infrastructure
PORTLAND — Chris Boniakowski has joined the Maine Connectivity Authority as the director of broadband infrastructure. “Chris brings more than
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