Belfast’s new city budget will cost taxpayers less
The Belfast City Council adopted a $13.42 million gross municipal budget on Tuesday that will reduce costs for taxpayers. City
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Lewiston shelter proposal pivots to low-income housing project
If approved, the Ramada Inn would be turned into a 118-unit permanent development. Read More
Read MoreCommissioners sign letter for federal delegation, opposing National Wildlife Refuge proposal
FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Commissioners voted, two to one, to sign a letter opposing the proposed National Wildlife Refuge.
Read MoreBangor considers landlord licensing program to build rental registry
Bangor is considering requiring landlords to obtain a rental license, which would give the city the data it needs to
Read MorePoland Select Board accepts $100,000 for library expansion
POLAND — The Select Board voted Tuesday to accept a $100,000 grant from the Maine State Library for expansion of the A.B.
Read MoreWilton forms ordinance committee
The ordinance committee, comprised of two Wilton Select Board members and two Planning Board members, is scheduled to meet at
Read MoreMaine to become first state to decriminalize prostitution — only for selling sex, not paying for it
Past criminal records for offering sexual servcies will be sealed Read More
Read MoreNew law changes how prisoners in Maine are counted in the U.S. Census
Maine inmates will now be counted toward the population of their most recent address before they were taken into custody.
Read MoreMaine congressional delegation seeks pay boost for VA employees in Kennebec, Penobscot counties
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree say the pay increase is
Read MoreKennebec County officials reaffirm support for Waterville affordable housing development
Waterville area officials have been contacting the three Kennebec County commissioners to urge their continued support for the redevelopment of
Read MoreMaine School Board Shuts Down Discussion of Pornographic Books, Police Called on Parents
A Monday evening school board meeting for Maine School Administrative District 51 (MSAD #51) adjourned after a parent raised concerns
Read MoreCity of Bangor to host workshop on short-term rental regulations
BANGOR — The City of Bangor Planning Division will be holding a public workshop on Thursday, July 27 at 5
Read MoreMaine courts experiencing email issues
Anyone needing help from court should contact their courthouse directly, the Maine Judicial Branch said.Read More
Read MorePortland City Council passes $261M budget
The Portland City Council approved the city’s new $261 million budget Monday night. The council added several amendments, which raised
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