Maine AG’s office disagrees with judge’s criticism on late disclosures, but promises changes
Defense attorneys say they struggle regularly with prosecutors waiting too long to share constitutionally mandated evidence.Read More
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Kate Snyder calls housing Portland’s top issue in final State of the City address
In her final State of the City address on Monday, outgoing Portland Mayor Kate Snyder said housing and homelessness remain the
Read morePortland narrowly defeats proposal to add beds to city homeless shelter
The Portland City Council narrowly defeated a measure that would have expanded capacity at the city’s Homeless Services Center. Under
Read moreMechanic Falls Council OK’s ordinance codification, ARPA fund uses
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday approved the codification of all municipal ordinances, zoning and building codes in
Read moreHistoric districts not to blame for Portland’s housing woes, new report states
PORTLAND, Maine — A new report issued Tuesday by the city’s Planning and Urban Development staff states Portland’s 12 historic districts
Read moreHow to get a license to sell homemade food in Maine
This story was originally published in February 2021. Selling homemade treats isn’t quite so easy as setting up a bake
Read moreFranklin County Commission sets public hearings for Nov. 7
The hearings, set for 3:30 p.m. at the county courthouse, are on a proposed amendment to the tax-increment financing agreement
Read more$3M paint job underway on I-295 bridges in Portland
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Read moreCDC reports hepatitis A case at Lewiston restaurant
Marco’s Italian Restaurant recently reported a case of hepatitis A to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according
Read morePortland Mayor: Maine DOT could clear Marginal Way homeless encampment by November
A sign at the Marginal Way park-and-ride says the state will restore the lot and prohibit camping. Read More
Read moreIn-person absentee voting begins in Portland
Portland residents can come to city hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read More
Read moreLewiston council approves Farwell Street contract zone in first reading
Councilor asked the developer to work with staff to clarify what commercial uses may be pursued due to concern from
Read moreQuestion 2: What you need to know about the foreign campaign spending ban
The referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot would prohibit foreign governments and entities they control from spending money on state
Read moreLisbon Town Council approves an ordinance change, issues façade grant
The Land Use Ordinance change brings the town in compliance with a new state statute.Read More
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