Lewiston, state police investigating baby’s death
Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit is assisting Lewiston Police Department in an investigation of a baby’s death Sunday morning,
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Fundraiser planned to support 4 Maine State Troopers who were hit by a car
The event in Portland will feature live music and a silent auction. Read More
Read moreSabattus voters to consider options for new fire station, public safety complex
Voters will also be presented with options to build a fire station, refurbish the old one or construct a public
Read morePortland to reconsider rejected emergency homeless measure
The councilor who cast the deciding no vote is now asking to bring the idea back Read More
Read moreMaine Gambling Control Unit addressing risks of college students betting on sports ahead of rollout
The NCAA found that sports wagering has become prevalent on college campuses across the country amongst 18- to 22-year-olds, with
Read morePortland City Council to reconsider temporary expansion of Homeless Services Center
After the motion failed 5-4 at an Oct. 2 meeting, Councilor Regina Philips has asked that the proposal be brought
Read moreAuburn City Council to present plans for mixed-income housing project for New Auburn
The proposed development includes 48 single-family homes, 8 owner-occupied duplexes, and three multiunit apartment buildings.Read More
Read moreCommission endorses statewide public defender network for Maine
By Samantha Hogan of The Maine Monitor. An $8.8 million proposal that would create a statewide network of public defender
Read morePlanning Board OKs public hearings on Lake Auburn watershed changes
The changes, some of which have been previously discussed by city officials, were recommended by the Lake Auburn Water Quality
Read moreLivermore Falls Planning Board to review application for 100-foot transmission tower atop Moose Hill
There is an existing 50-foot tower that will be removed.Read More
Read moreJudiciary asks Maine’s high court to dismiss petition to release unrepresented defendants
Supreme Judicial Court Justice Wayne Douglas will meet Monday with attorneys to discuss the petition to identify and release from
Read moreSome criticize uneven distribution of pandemic debit cards for groceries
More than 20,000 Maine students were left out of the pandemic relief program that provided up to $120 per child
Read moreThe big ideas from Maine lawmakers to ease the housing crisis
Maine lawmakers will try to push zoning and tax changes, increased affordable housing production and more rent assistance through the
Read moreAugusta City Hall closed down due to potential gas leak Tuesday
The area was later cleared by the fire department and the City Hall will open at regular hours on Wednesday.Read
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