RSU 2 votes to move school board meetings to Hallowell
Regular business meetings will no longer rotate among the four municipalities served by the district. Special meetings will be scheduled
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Lawsuit, settlement for taser use at York Jail cost nearly $800,000
The risk management pool for Maine’s counties paid $415,000 in legal fees and a $385,000 settlement to Brian Dunnigan over
Read moreWait times for police in some towns raise safety concerns
PATTEN, Maine — Safety is increasingly a concern in the Patten area since Bangor area law enforcement has had to
Read moreFormer Maine State Police lieutenant will be Hancock County sheriff’s No. 2
A deputy who has been with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department for a little more than a year but with
Read moreFrequently flooded Skowhegan walkway set to be rebuilt after board approves plan
The town planning board this week approved a flood hazard development application submitted by shoe-maker New Balance.Read More
Read moreOld Orchard Beach again accepting applications for adult recreational marijuana shop
The town is accepting applications based on new rules that voters passed in June restricting the size and location of
Read moreState approves new Lake Auburn watershed boundary line
The Maine Drinking Water Program said a conservative boundary can be established with current data, but that further investigation would
Read moreWilton police department to get two new police cruisers
Wilton Police Chief Ethan Kyes had his proposal to purchase two new police cruisers, one new and one used, approved
Read moreAroostook County has a new sheriff
A 15-year law enforcement veteran is Aroostook County’s new sheriff. Peter A. Johnson of Presque Isle, most recently the law
Read moreAndroscoggin commissioners to begin budget cuts next week
Commissioner Braian Ames of Lewiston said he will propose a $5,000 raise for both the sheriff and the chief deputy.Read
Read morePresident issues federal disaster declaration to help Oxford County repair flash flood damage
The violent June 26 storm caused an estimated $2.6 million in damages across Oxford County.Read More
Read moreLee Clement announces reelection bid for Lewiston City Council in Ward 6
A campaign announcement said he is running on “his record of transparency, integrity and common-sense constituent service, the trademark of
Read moreLivermore Falls board to set tax rate Tuesday
Select Board approves money from joint account to buy hot water pressure cleaner for the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Jay
Read moreWilton board accepts moratorium on new cannabis operations
WILTON – The Wilton select board met on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Town Manager Perry Ellsworth gave the board
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