Gorham School Committee forced to cut teaching jobs amidst budget uncertainty
Four teaching contracts were terminated by the committee as the district abides by previously rejected cuts. Read More
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Camden Select Board extends private pier building ban for a third time
The Camden Select Board unanimously approved an extension on a ban on building private piers and docks in the town
Read MoreFranklin County approves preliminary design for bridge over Quick Stream in Salem Township
The county owns the bridge on Reed Road, which is deteriorating, making it unsafe for heavy loads.Read More
Read MoreJay makes progress on federal disaster declaration process, road repairs after June 29 flood
JAY – At the Jay Select Board meeting on Monday night, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere provided the board with an
Read MoreUpdates given on Farmington revaluation project, tax acquired properties
A revaluation will begin this fall, action regarding tax acquired properties is on hold until state form that must be
Read MoreStewart resigns from Sumner Select Board
A redacted copy of a report conducted by an independent investigator will be available next week so “people can review
Read MoreAuburn says property taxes will remain flat due to new growth
Homeowners were originally slated to see a 20-cent increase.Read More
Read MoreFlavored tobacco ban gets tabled until next year, but faces uncertain prospects
The bill passed the Senate but failed to get a vote in the House, so advocates are regrouping for next
Read MoreGorham schools budget once too high, now too low as leaders struggle to find a number that works
The $2 million cuts were too costly for a majority of voters Tuesday, who chose to send the School Committee
Read MoreMaine voters won’t decide on state flag switch until 2024
AUGUSTA, Maine — The referendum to decide on Maine’s state flag design will not happen this year but instead in
Read MoreFranklin County asks state to fix or take over Byron Road repairs
The road that holds the trailheads for Tumbledown Mountain was severely damaged in heavy rains June 26.Read More
Read MoreState corrections official charged with theft, bribery
Gerald E. Merrill, a deputy superintendent with the Maine Department of Corrections, will make his first court appearance in Bangor
Read MoreYork postpones action on proposed plastic utensil ban
The town of York will form a committee to study a proposed ban on single-use plastic utensils, straws and other disposable
Read MoreOffshore wind bill and flag vote included in $11M Maine budget addition
AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers on Tuesday and Wednesday added $11 million in spending to Maine’s budget on Tuesday, including a
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