Lawmakers Block Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes for Mothers in Crisis
Lawmakers voted Wednesday to kill a bill that would have facilitated the installation of “safe haven baby boxes,” referred to
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Belfast begins consolidating citizen-led committees
Belfast city councilors voted unanimously Tuesday to begin consolidating citizen-led committees as a move to make local government more efficient.
Read MoreTemporary ATV trail, access for Spruce Mountain Ski Slope hill climb granted in Livermore
The temporary ATV trail is needed to access Rich’s Mountain after the current trail suffered significant damage in the May
Read MoreMaine Senate votes down bill to establish safe injection sites
The Senate voted 18-16 Tuesday against the measure proposed by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, but lawmakers may consider an amendment
Read MoreLisbon Town Council approves $12.6 million municipal budget
The approved budget is a 15% increase from the current spending plan of $10.9 million.Read More
Read MoreParis residents pass $5.2 million budget, extra funds for Police Department
Residents voted to approve $30,000 more than requested for the Paris Police Department.Read More
Read MoreMaine Senate Kills Bill Eliminating State Income Tax
Late last week, the Senate defeated a bill that would have abolished Maine’s state income tax and established a zero-based
Read MoreMaine wants anglers to catch more bass in northern half of state
The head of the state’s inland fisheries and hatcheries on Tuesday rolled out several proposed fisheries rules changes for 2024 during
Read MoreAfter failed bond bid, Bowdoinham seeks ways to save decaying town hall
Failing to pass a $1 million bond for repairs, Bowdoinham’s Town Hall Committee is asking the community for help.Read More
Read MoreElizabeth Eames seeks second term on Lewiston School Committee
Eames represents Ward 3.Read More
Read MoreFranklin County Commission sets higher tax rate for the coming fiscal year
It is an increase of 24.7% from the current rate of $1.29.Read More
Read MoreA new law will require on-duty patrol officers in Maine to carry naloxone
On-duty law enforcement officers across Maine will now be required to carry the overdose reversal drug naloxone. Gov. Janet Mills
Read MoreDeadline Extended to 2024 for Municipalities to Meet One-Size Fits-All Affordable Housing Requirements
Municipalities across the state were granted a reprieve last week when LD 1706 was signed into law, extending the deadline
Read MoreAuburn council to discuss eminent domain process
While a specific property has not been identified, Mayor Jason Levesque said earlier this year that the city should take
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