Lewiston approves ban on homeless staying in public parks
LEWISTON, Maine — The Lewiston City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to approve new restrictions on where those without homes
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West Paris to hold special town meeting Thursday
Town residents will be asked a appropriate funds to cover overdrafts in two accounts.Read More
Read MorePUC rejects proposed $75 power bill credit for low-income Mainers
In its decision, the Maine Public Utilities Commission said the credit would have shifted costs to other struggling electricity customers.Read
Read MoreAuburn council postpones Planning Board review of homeless shelter zoning
Several people argued that as policymakers, the City Council should decide where and how homeless shelters should be allowed in
Read MoreNorway voters approve buying generator
NORWAY — Voters at a special town meeting Thursday approved spending up to $75,000 for a generator to power the
Read MoreMadison selectmen, town manager look to move past concerns over staffing
Selectmen have questioned Town Manager Tim Curtis about the departure of the road commissioner and others, and one selectman claimed
Read MorePittsfield councilors look to refine budget process in coming year
Although the Town Council has approved the municipal budget, councilors plan to alter the way discussions are held on individual
Read MoreAuburn to consider changes to zoning regarding homeless shelters
The City Council is expected to direct the Planning Board to review homeless shelter related uses in zoning districts.Read More
Read MoreAuthority that operates FirstPark business center rejects Rome’s request to withdraw as member
The Kennebec Regional Development Authority’s general assembly convened Thursday and denied Rome’s withdrawal from the organization and its affiliate, FirstPark
Read MoreHallowell City Council approves comprehensive plan
The plan, which will guide the city’s actions over the next decade, outlines goals to add affordable housing, increase downtown
Read MoreBangor Water Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday
The Bangor Water Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 3:45 p.m. at 614
Read MoreLisbon hires assistant town manager
When Melanie Alexander joins the Town Office on Dec. 19, it will be the first time since the position was
Read MoreAfter illegal spying allegations, Maine State Police to seek outside review of fusion center
The Maine State Police will seek an outside review of whether its intelligence unit, which has been accused of illegally
Read MoreFederal jury now considering abuse claims against Wiscasset jail
Candace Faller sued the jail in 2021 for denying to make a female corrections officer available after she told male
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