Auburn 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
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Bradford 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
Read MoreBangor is getting closer to cementing rules for unregulated Airbnbs
Bangor is nearly finished with a set of rules that would legalize and regulate the more than 100 illegal short-term
Read MoreJudge sides with Auburn in appeal against Stable Ridge development
The appeal of the Planning Board’s approval of the second phase of construction was filed in Androscoggin County Superior Court
Read MoreWaterville City Council to consider purchase of police body cameras
Councilors could sign off Tuesday on spending $114,885 on 24 body cameras, and related equipment, to be worn by every
Read MoreWest Gardiner to reconsider restrictions for solar, self-storage and medical pot operations
After setting aside the four proposed ordinances earlier this year, West Gardiner officials are presenting revised ordinances at a public
Read MoreRSU 4 to hold key budget meeting Wednesday
A public budget meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Oak Hill High School gymnasium will consider a revised spending
Read MoreMaine Attorney General argues state law on child sex abuse is constitutional
This is the first time the Office of the Maine Attorney General has weighed in on the constitutionality of the
Read MorePenobscot County Jail corrections officer accused of sexual harassment promoted
A former Penobscot County Jail corrections officer previously accused of sexually harassing female employees has been promoted to jail administrator.
Read MoreMaine delays start of first-in-nation PFAS law
Maine led the nation in launching a law requiring manufacturers to disclose PFAS in products sold in the state, but
Read MoreChanges are coming to Maine’s $300 million medical cannabis industry
Medical cannabis growers could face increased regulations as adult-use sales start to match medical.Read More
Read More8 guardianship deaths warrant further scrutiny, lawmakers say
The tragic deaths of eight incapacitated adults under public guardianship detailed in a recent Maine Monitor investigation drew the attention of
Read MoreAugusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.Read More
Read MoreStakeholders explore alternatives to Aroostook County I-95 extension
FORT KENT, Maine — State and county officials and business owners will explore how the region’s roads can be better connected to Interstate
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