Lewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters
A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.Read More
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Ellsworth opens its first new police station in 90 years
After decades of getting progressively more crowded and a failed legal challenge to the project, Ellsworth is about to open
Read morePortland Jetport, tourism officials prepare for potential government shutdown
PORTLAND, Maine — Thousands of federal workers in Maine could be impacted by the shutdown. The Portland Jetport is looking
Read moreFarmington school board director announces resignation
Alexander Creznic cited personal matters that conflict with his duties.Read More
Read moreLewiston officials identify riverwalk, Simard-Payne park upgrades as priorities
Officials also discussed staff recommendations for encouraging infill development in the area, which officials hope can drive new housing. Read More
Read moreLimestone will continue fire protection at former Loring base but wants more from owners
LIMESTONE, Maine — The former Loring Air Force Base will continue receiving fire protection from Limestone after a vote from
Read moreACLU, Maine officials resume negotiations to improve legal services for poor clients
During a 15-minute hearing in Kennebec County Superior Court, Justice Micheala Murphy granted a request for negotiating assistance from a
Read moreMaine gives $2.4 million in climate grants to 53 communities
The funding was announced as at a meeting of the Maine Climate Council, which is resuming its work amid growing
Read moreCanton residents to vote on using surplus to offset taxes
Residents will be asked if they approve using monies from the town’s undesignated funds to offset tax rates for 2023-24Read
Read moreAugusta officials to send off Navy ship with a slice of the city
The USS Augusta, which will be put into service Saturday in Eastport, is the second Navy vessel to be named
Read moreArmy Corps finalizes Camp Ellis jetty proposal to mitigate coastal erosion
But a local nonprofit dedicated to shoreline restoration says Saco shouldn’t sign the agreement, arguing that the proposal doesn’t provide
Read moreFarmington Select Board accepts contract for new town manager, votes against National Wildlife Refuge
FARMINGTON – “I would like to introduce Erica LaCroix as our new town manager,” Select Board Chair Matt Smith said
Read moreChebeague Island dealing with resignations of 2 town employees, Select Board chair
No officials reasons were offered Wednesday night for the resignations of the town administrator, code enforcement officer and the chair
Read moreFederal employees, including thousands in Maine, prepare for shutdown
Based on the last two shutdowns, roughly 40% will be furloughed and 60% will have to work because their jobs
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