State raises alarm about discovery of fast-growing invasive vine
The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry says mile-a-minute weed is a ‘horticultural hitchhiker’ that often spreads in the root
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Franklin County commissioners accept bids for cruisers, maintenance of fleet
Commissioners also agreed to invest TIF funds into higher interest yielding CD.Read More
Read MoreCompanies fined after teens get injured on the job
Two Aroostook County companies will have to pay fines for labor violations after three teens were hurt while doing jobs
Read MoreLivermore Falls residents to consider reducing Budget Committee membership
Voters will also consider four ordinances, carrying over funds, an overage in administration, general assistance budgets, raising and appropriating $38,000
Read MoreIveson resigns as Buckfield selectman
An election to fill his seat will be held Nov. 7, while nomination papers will be available Aug. 18.Read More
Read MoreBrunswick revokes food truck license
A food truck lost its license to operate in Brunswick on Monday after failing to comply with terms of the
Read MoreMaine State Employees Union, Spurned by Mills Over Pay Increases, Considers Illegal “Sick Out”
Maine’s second largest labor union is considering illegal tactics, including tactics that could temporarily shut down state government, to gain
Read MoreSusan Collins’ new role puts Maine top among states in earmarks so far
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Read MoreFarmington appoints new interim town manager
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Select Board hired a new interim town manager during their meeting Tuesday night. Stephen Eldridge has
Read MoreVoters pick Matthew Powers to fill open seat on Orono Town Council
Voters chose a political newcomer to fill an open Orono Town Council seat during Tuesday’s special election. Matthew Powers was
Read MoreKingfield board opposes potential High Peaks National Wildlife Refuge
KINGFIELD – The Kingfield select board decided to oppose the proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge at
Read MoreBrewer adopts 6-month ban on large solar developments
Brewer is the latest Penobscot County community to temporarily prohibit large commercial solar developments after approving a few such projects
Read MoreWinslow promotes new director of public safety amid concern from residents, firefighters
The announcement that Leonard Macdaid would be director of public safety for the town of Winslow prompted backlash from some
Read MoreMaine AG’s Probe of Lewiston Shooting Deaths Concludes With No Prosecution
The Maine Department of Public Safety provided an update to a July shooting in Lewiston that resulted in the deaths
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