Bangor’s G-Force will close next week after live performance permit paused
A local entertainment business in the Bangor Mall announced it will close its doors for good after the process of
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Asylum seeker influx could hamper proposed MaineCare expansion
AUGUSTA, Maine — Legislative Democrats are mostly united on a proposal that would expand public health care coverage to asylum seekers
Read moreOwner of condemned buildings claims Brewer illegally declared them unsafe
The owner of commercial buildings in Brewer has sued the city, alleging that it illegally declared two of them dangerous
Read moreMaine lawmakers slow to change law allowing towns to profit from home seizures
AUGUSTA, Maine — Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of a Minnesota woman who saw the government profit off the
Read moreBipartisan effort to end controversial Maine intelligence unit faces state pushback
AUGUSTA, Maine — A renewed effort to shut down a controversial Maine State Police intelligence unit has bipartisan support from two
Read moreAmericans must still enter through Canada to play at this northern Maine golf course
The Aroostook Valley Country Club is inching closer to normality, but there is still a long way to go. The
Read moreReport: Penobscot County needs a new jail to address problems
Penobscot County Jail staff are addressing recommendations outlined in a report on the culture inside the facility while commissioners continue
Read moreMaine courts need more resources, new approaches to help clear backlog
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Read moreSupreme Court looks ready to ax Maine law letting governments profit from home seizures
AUGUSTA, Maine — The U.S. Supreme Court looks likely to end a Maine law allowing governments to seize homes due to
Read moreTroy Jackson’s opponent retains Allagash office after recount
For the second time in two weeks Karie Kelly defeated Maine Senate President Troy Jackson for a first selectman position in
Read morePortland names three finalists for city manager
The finalists are Danielle West, Portland’s current interim city manager, John Curp, former interim manager of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Alex
Read morePiscataquis County may suddenly shift millions in federal aid to jail HVAC upgrades
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — With about $2.75 million remaining in federal COVID-19 relief money, Piscataquis County must decide whether to fund
Read moreNew bill would grant towns more power in reducing speed limits
The Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday on L.D. 527, which would give towns power to
Read morePortland budget challenges include inflation, revenue losses, homeless services
City Councilors Monday said they are looking at the upcoming budget as a chance to stabilize and rebuild the city
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