Safety vs Privacy: Maine Lawmakers Weigh Proposals to Restrict State-Sponsored Spying
When the State Legislature reconvenes next year, Maine lawmakers will consider two proposals that would strengthen Mainers’ right to privacy
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Hallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property
The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.Read More
Read moreVoluntarily Homeless: Portland Spent $65,000 Offering Shelter and Housing to 100 “Unhoused Individuals” — Only 18 Accepted
Information released this month by Portland officials revealed that the city’s effort to place roughly 100 homeless individuals in shelters
Read moreAugusta board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development
The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added anywhere one and two-family dwellings are allowed now.Read More
Read moreMaine Public Utilities Commission dismisses complaint requesting investigation of Auburn Water District
However, the PUC has requested that the Auburn Water District submit certain information following any updates in the ongoing litigation
Read moreBig crowd turns out to debate boosting Portland Homeless Services Center
Portland council chambers were packed Tuesday night with speakers lined out the door to debate a proposal to temporarily expand
Read moreBucksport councilor resigns, creating vacancy 2 months ahead of election
Bucksport could have three new town councilors by Jan. 1, and one may get their seat by Thursday. Two of
Read moreMaine delegation announces more than $4 million for Maine GEAR UP Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, have announced the
Read moreLewiston Planning Board in favor of contract zone for potential Farwell Street development
If ultimately approved, developer David Gendron plans a multifamily housing development on the site, with the potential to add more
Read morePotential federal shutdown looms over Bar Harbor
Tourism-based businesses are wary of the possibility that Acadia National Park will close heading into peak foliage season, but say
Read moreCommittee to consider parking options in Farmington
Renys Manager Wendell Olmsted brought concerns about the parking situation for his staff and customers to the Board of Selectmen
Read moreRequest to increase Farmington police force revisited
Resident Ryan Morgan returned to the Farmington Board of Selectmen regarding his request to add two staff to the Police
Read moreJay sets public hearings for General Assistance Appendices, Planning Board appointment
There will also be a Harvest Moon Walk and Stargazing event at French Falls Park and the Apple Pumpkin Festival
Read morePoland-based school panel told $5 million not enough to upgrade schools
POLAND — John Hawley, director of operations for Regional School Unit 16, told a committee Monday that the failed $5
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