Patten man killed in police custody was shocked, beaten and handcuffed face down
Police killed a Patten man in custody last year after shocking him with a Taser multiple times, hitting him in
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Residents threaten to keep tiny Maine plantation shut down until officials hold election
A group of residents fed up with leadership in its plantation that has been shuttered since mid-July is demanding an
Read moreSenators Collins, King Announce More than $6.5 Million for Maine Head Start Programs
Washington, D.C. – On Sept. 5, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Department of Health
Read moreAdvocates urge Wells to expand public access to Moody Beach
Officials in Wells are being urged to expand public access to Moody Beach. The issue is the subject of a
Read moreMadawaska gets ARPA money to refurbish former Kmart plaza
MADAWASKA, Maine — The town accepted a matching $63,153 American Rescue Plan Act grant from Aroostook County on Tuesday. The
Read moreSept. 15 forum in Mexico with local, county and state officials to address issues
At a board meeting earlier this summer, residents on Middle Avenue in Mexico complained about the living situation in that
Read moreKennebec County EMA director put on administrative leave 3 months after hiring
Kennebec County Administrator Scott Ferguson declined to specify the reason for the action.Read More
Read moreTri-Town Hall Forum to be held Sept. 18 in Livermore Falls
It is the fourth forum to be held since January 2022.Read More
Read morePenobscot County sheriff’s deputies will soon get body and dash cameras
Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office deputies will have body-worn and dashboard cameras starting next year. The cameras will be purchased and
Read moreLewiston City Council to vote on transitional housing regulations, moratorium
The city’s planning board has recommended against passing the new regulations. Read More
Read moreLewiston police union president speaks out against mayor’s advisory committee
Mayor Carl Sheline and Councilor Linda Scott announced the Advisory Committee on Community Safety last week.Read More
Read moreAugusta tax bills being mailed late
With the first installment of property tax payments due Sept. 14, Augusta taxpayers still have not received their bills in
Read moreMaine cannabis regulators consider new rules to expand consumer access
The Office of Cannabis Policy is in the midst of rule making that is intended to clarify Maine’s cannabis laws,
Read moreUnity town clerk announces departure as town struggles to retain workers
The clerk gave her notice after just a few weeks on the job and a selectman says competing factions in
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