Winthrop extends temporary ban on quarrying
A moratorium was set to expire on Sept. 30 after a similar motion failed to pass during the last council
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IRS Grants Tax Extension to Feb. 15 for Mainers Affected by Hurricane Lee
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Monday that Maine taxpayers affected by Hurricane Lee will now have until Feb. 15,
Read moreCumberland County prosecutor asked to investigate alleged misappropriation of Gray funds
The Cumberland County district attorney’s office is being asked to investigate misappropriated funds in Gray. An audit found multiple issues,
Read morePortland City Council to Consider $134,000 150-Bed Expansion to Homeless Shelter by Emergency Declaration
The Portland City Council will host a second public workshop Tuesday on possible policy solutions to the city’s homeless encampment
Read morePortland City Council to meet again on homelessness crisis
Portland city councilors will be meeting Tuesday evening to discuss ways to address the homeless encampments in the city. This
Read moreJudge sanctions Maine AG’s office for late disclosures in homicide cases
A judge is sanctioning the Maine attorney general’s office, saying they failed to properly disclose records in a case of
Read moreWestbrook City Council moves forward with zoning ordinance that would allow homeless shelters to open in the city
The city currently allows women’s shelters and supportive housing but not overnight homeless shelters. Read More
Read morePortland recommends changes to Civilian Police Review Board
The new board could begin reviewing police internal affairs investigations as soon as February if the ordinance governing it is
Read moreAuburn to hold walking audits to identify projects to improve pedestrian, traffic safety
Auburn residents are encouraged to join walking audits Tuesday and Wednesday in the downtown/Great Falls Plaza area and the Washburn
Read moreMaine lawmaker calls for scrutiny of DHHS after disclosure of 8 public guardianship deaths
Legislators want to know why they weren’t informed as required by law. A meeting with officials is planned for next
Read moreDistrict attorney asked to investigate misappropriation of Gray town funds
An annual town audit uncovered several financial issues, including a large payout of sick time to an employee leaving their
Read moreTemporary Ban on New Hotel, Homeless Shelter Construction Under Consideration by Bar Harbor Town Council
The Bar Harbor Town Council is currently considering a proposal to temporarily ban the construction of new hotels in the
Read moreRegulators wants to limit coastal development to protect Maine’s sand dunes
State environmental regulators are seeking to further limit coastal development to protect sand dunes from rising sea levels. The new
Read moreAugusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for 2 months longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who
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