Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue
A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it’s “evident” from listening to the councilors who voted to deny
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Appropriations Committee Approves $800 Million Spending Package in Early Morning Vote
At 3:45 in the morning on Wednesday, the Appropriations Committee voted nearly unanimously to approve a spending package totaling approximately
Read MoreWinthrop hires outside group to help revise quarry, mineral extraction rules
A quarry proposal that raised health and environmental concerns prompted the town to consider tightening its regulations. The town will
Read MoreFormer Machias police officer accused of assaulting women hired in Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor has hired a former Machias police officer who was accused a decade ago of assaulting and groping women
Read MoreMaine roofing contractor fined $1.6M for OSHA violations after 2018 falling death
A Maine roofing contractor is facing a fine of nearly $1.6 million after a federal judge found that his company
Read MoreFarmington Police Department to change out existing lights, auction vehicle
Changing all lighting at the Farmington Police Department building from fluorescent to LED will save 49,408 watt hours in an
Read MoreWilton board approves road closures for Blueberry Festival
WILTON – The Wilton selectboard met on Tuesday evening to elect selectboard officials for the next year. Tiffany Maiuri was
Read MoreSkowhegan select board picks candidate to fill MSAD 54 director vacancy
Michelle Kelso, who ran unsuccessfully for one of four open seats this month, was appointed to fill the term.Read More
Read MoreLewiston council signals support for Auburn mayor’s residential development plan
The city would create a tax-increment financing district that would encompass the entire multi-phase development, starting with a 150-unit building
Read MoreSenate defeats proposal to expand MaineCare to more undocumented immigrants
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Senate on Tuesday defeated a proposal to expand state health coverage to more undocumented immigrants, meaning the
Read MoreTown of Raymond asks court to force Auburn businessman to restore Sebago Lake properties
A statement from the town Tuesday cites a lack of response from Auburn businessman and landowner Donald Buteau regarding numerous
Read MoreMaine House advances solar subsidy reduction bill opposed by industry
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine House of Representatives shifted course Tuesday on how to pare back the state’s generous solar subsidies
Read MoreMaine Senate Rejects Firearm Background Check Bill
The Maine Legislature is set to continue debate over LD 168, a bill that would require a “federally licensed firearms
Read MoreJay selectpersons task Planning Board with leading comprehensive plan update
The last Comprehensive Plan was approved in 2011 by voters.Read More
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