Androscoggin commissioners meeting to discuss courthouse issues
Wednesday’s meeting will bring county officials and municipal leaders together to seek ideas on whether to renovate the aging courthouse
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Maine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year
Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation
Read MoreLewiston Planning Board approves development review for apartment complex on Pine Street
The redevelopment will demolish both buildings on the block, including the former bank and Sun Journal office at 40 Pine
Read MoreWinthrop residents to be reimbursed for ‘unfair’ fees paid to access mooring ordinance documents
New council member Roy Weymouth is also expected to get $890.40 in reimbursement following the town’s vote this week.Read More
Read MoreHospital facility fees to be investigated under new law
Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Mills creates a task force to examine the fees, which will also be publicly shared.Read
Read MoreWinslow council alters zoning language to allow commercial development to proceed
The Town Council on Monday decided to keep land along China Road near Pattee Pond zoned as conservation, but chose
Read MoreMaine has a 5-year vision for distributing $70M to farmers impacted by PFAS
A state advisory commission has approved a five-year plan for helping Maine farmers impacted by so-called forever chemicals. The plan,
Read MoreBill Lowering Barriers to Ballot Access for Minor Party Candidates Signed Into Law
A bill reducing enrollment requirements for minor political parties, introduced by Sen. Eric Brakey (R-Androscoggin), was signed into law by
Read MoreCarrabassett Valley forms subcommittee for contract zoning
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – The Select Board met Monday night at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library to address a short agenda.
Read MoreCape Elizabeth Town Council Considers Amendments to Zoning Ordinances to Comply with State-Mandated Affordable Housing Requirements
The Town of Cape Elizabeth is set to consider changes to the town’s zoning ordinances to bring their codes into
Read MoreMaine state government fully funded for next two years as governor signs budget
New spending on housing, child care, paid family and medical leave programs Read More
Read MoreFranklin County Commission votes to get bids for cruisers
Commissioners accepted a recommendation to hire Jacob “Jake” Nichols of Livermore Falls as an information technology specialist.Read More
Read MoreAuburn council approves new rules for city’s agricultural zone
Eric Cousens, director of planning, permitting and code, said the new ordinance represents a “significant compromise between competing interests in
Read MoreAfter three years of debate, Gardiner board will decide whether to allow controversial apartment, condo complex
Nearby residents have opposed the Gardiner Green housing development on Dresden Avenue, saying it would change the character of their
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