Public Utilities Commission explains changes to your electric bill
With multiple rate changes taking effect this month alone. The Public Utilities Commission broke down why and how your electric
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Money emerges as key obstacle to housing asylum seekers at Unity campus
Unity Environmental University remains open to a proposal to house as many as 600 asylum seekers on its Unity campus,
Read MoreFarmington approves Fire Rescue requests
Selectmen approved putting out bids to get pricing to replace the department’s Ford F-150 which has significant rust damage and
Read MoreWilton board seeks resolution with disgruntled property owner
James Butler blocked access to a downtown turnaround after being denied a permit from the Planning Board.Read More
Read MoreSubstantial Raise for Maine Governor and Legislators One Step Closer to Being Finalized
The Legislature’s Budget Committee has approved a measure that would give both legislators and the governor a substantial raise beginning
Read MoreFree Community College Program Extended to 2024 and 2025 High School Graduates, Representing a $15 Million Investment by the State
In the budget signed by Gov. Janet Mills (D) Tuesday, Maine’s free community college program was extended to include students
Read MorePetition Supporting Lumbery in Legal Battle Against the Town of Cape Elizabeth Receives Nearly 1,000 Signatures
Lumbery has begun circulating a petition pressuring the Town of Cape Elizabeth to drop the lawsuit it has filed against
Read MoreJanet Mills and unions reach offshore wind deal
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Read MoreLincoln Water District moves to finalize Poland Spring contract
The Lincoln Water District is looking to finalize a long-term contract with Poland Spring. But nearby residents say they have
Read MoreWilton board discusses turnaround in downtown Wilton
WILTON – At the Wilton selectboard meeting on Tuesday evening, the board discussed internet options for the town and the
Read MoreAdvocates cheer new protection for once-filthy Presumpscot River
Gov. Janet Mills signed the law banning waste discharge licenses for the Lower Presumpscot, granting researchers and activists 4 years
Read MoreDispute over Orland farmer’s new building tests food sovereignty rules
An Orland farmer has been fined $1,000 for constructing a meat processing building without permission — but he says the
Read MoreInvestigation confirms concerns about Maine fire marshal’s office workplace
An independent review has found that employees of the Maine fire marshal’s office have continued to have concerns about their
Read MoreAndroscoggin County commission considers future of landmark building in Auburn
Officials discuss whether the county can afford to remain in the historic County Building.Read More
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