Janet Mills opposes utility takeover on Maine’s November ballot
This story will be updated. AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills used a Wednesday radio address to formally oppose Question 3,
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Facing pushback over tourism, Bar Harbor council eliminates cruise ship committee
In a move aimed at reducing tourism’s negative effects on Bar Harbor, the town council on Tuesday eliminated the town’s
Read morePoland board shopping for property assessment firms
POLAND — The Select Board on Tuesday approved requesting bids for a townwide property revaluation. Deputy Town Manager Nikki Pratt
Read moreLivermore Falls buying portable toilet for rec field, spiral stairs for clock tower
The Town Offic will be closed on Thursday for mandatory election training and on Tuesday for lien training.Read More
Read moreLewiston City Council passes ordinance limiting access to Franklin Athletic Complex following vandalism
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Read moreFranklin County commissioners approve state’s offer for Byron Road work
Franklin County road agent Mike Pond would like to see a plan of what the Maine Bureau of Parks and
Read moreFarmington hiring new town manager after months-long search
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Board of Selectmen announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon that they will vote next week
Read moreDeteriorating roads are a $26 million problem for Augusta
An outside firm says that’s the sum the city needs to pay to address concerns with about a quarter of
Read morePortland City Council approves new hotel tax to fund tourism marketing campaign
The 1.5% tax would double the budget of the “Visit Portland” tourism group. Read More
Read morePortland City Council passes hotel fee proposal at meeting disrupted by hate speech
An onslaught of Zoom commenters attacking people of color temporarily derailed Monday’s meeting, prompting an executive session before the council
Read moreKingfield board discusses wildflowers for Main Street
KINGFIELD – The Kingfield selectboard met on Monday evening at 6 p.m. Prior to the selectboard meeting, they held a
Read moreMaine again pushes gaming limits that irked veterans clubs
AUGUSTA, Maine — After Maine lawmakers made a late fix in 2022 to overturn new rules for pull-tab gaming, veterans clubs
Read moreAuburn council approves new pilot program for recycling
The new pilot program, pitched by Mayor Jason Levesque last week, would roll out a weekly curbside pickup in designated
Read moreBradford moratorium targets man’s vision of housing the homeless
Bradford’s Select Board is considering a moratorium on the development of certain housing and shelters after residents last month fiercely
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