Clerical error on tax bill causing confusion for Maine town
The message from town officials: “Don’t panic.” Read More
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$45 million public safety building plan will go to Auburn voters
The proposed building would replace the Central Fire Station at 550 Minot Ave. and house the police and fire departments,
Read moreState hears opposition to mining proposal in Katahdin region
More than 50 people spoke at a Land Use Planning Commission hearing and nearly all were opposed to Wolfden Mtn.
Read moreAuburn city council approves grant application for ‘groundbreaking’ housing project
The proposal at Winter Oaks would see single-family homes as well as multi-unit dwellings. Read More
Read moreMaine farmers join in plea for federal help at national PFAS conference
Fred Stone, of Arundel, and 3 other Maine farmers address a gathering in Michigan focusing on forever chemicals in agriculture.Read
Read moreFalmouth proposes city-wide ban on sale of flavored tobacco
Falmouth would become the sixth municipality in Maine to ban flavored tobacco. Read More
Read moreNational campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill
The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for
Read moreWilton voters set moratorium on new cannabis businesses
WILTON – The Wilton select board met on the evening of Tuesday, October 17. They held a Special Town Meeting
Read moreFranklin County EMA requesting updated contact information for local officials
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is actively seeking updated contact information for municipal officials, first responders,
Read moreMaine’s refugee, asylum-seeker population is growing rapidly, expected to double
The number of refugees who arrive in Maine is expected to double this year. Read More
Read moreAroostook town owes IRS more than $50,000 for back taxes
LIMESTONE, Maine — The Internal Revenue Service is ordering Limestone to pay more than $50,000 in under and unpaid employment
Read moreCommissioners approve design for new county building, renovations to existing offices
FARMINGTON – The design for the new Franklin County Emergency Operations Center was accepted during the county commissioners’ meeting on
Read moreFeds identify Gulf of Maine area for offshore wind
The 3.5 million acre area excludes lobster fishing grounds and all right whale restricted areas.Read More
Read moreKennebec, Somerset County prosecutor hired to lead new public defender office in Augusta
Frayla Tarpinian, who has worked in the district attorney’s office for over a decade, will oversee the first brick-and-mortar public
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