Central Maine town approves moratorium targeting Aroostook power corridor
Voters in Albion approved a six-month moratorium on high-impact transmission lines last week. The central Maine town is on a proposed
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Lewiston affordable housing project loses key vote
A major affordable housing project in Lewiston was dealt a significant blow last week, after the city’s Board of Appeals
Read moreAttorney pushes back on lawsuit to give public full access to Moody Beach
A motion to restore full access for the public to Moody Beach in Wells is facing pushback from an attorney
Read moreMaine forestry companies granted state funds despite environmental violations
ND Paper Inc. and T&D Wood Energy LLC have been cited multiple times over the past few years.Read More
Read moreSome Maine lawmakers missed 1 in 5 votes; others had perfect attendance
State legislators’ voting records varied widely last session.Read More
Read moreA look at Western Maine Mountain Housing and workforce housing projects in northern Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY – In recognition of a housing crisis impacting the communities along the Route 27 corridor in northern Franklin
Read morePortland City Council expected to appoint new city attorney
Michael Goldman, who has served as the the city’s acting corporation counsel since November 2022, was nominated to the permanent
Read moreMaine prison official accepted bribes for 9 years, court records say
A prison official allegedly stole more than $10,000 from the state of Maine over the course of nine years. The
Read moreJay, Livermore Falls reps seek help to get hydroelectric plants connected to N.E. grid
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns four hydro-electric facilities in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. It was licensed only to supply
Read moreRecalling Elected Officials May Soon Be Possible in Windham — Residents Likely To Decide How At The Ballot Box This November
The Windham Town Council is currently considering competing proposals for allowing members of the town to recall their elected officials
Read moreFundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap
A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.Read More
Read morePortland restaurant to replace antique doors that caused a stir over historic preservation rules
A set of doors imported from Puerto Rico will be removed from Papi, an Exchange Street eatery, after the city
Read moreJudge dismisses challenge to Jonesport fish farm approval, but project still on hold
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge to the state’s approval of a fish farm planned for Jonesport,
Read moreNorway-Paris waste station board requests hearing on changing hours
Directors want to give employees two consecutive days off.Read More
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