Harrison voters again reject having a staffed fire department
Close to 150 residents attended Harrison’s annual Town Meeting, with disagreements among them punctuating the evening.Read More
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Maine House narrowly supports bill that would allow safe drug consumption sites
Thursday’s 77-66 vote followed emotional testimony on both sides. The measure now goes to the Senate.Read More
Read MoreNorway residents to decide on new fire truck purchase at annual Town Meeting
The proposed $5.7 million budget and a change to the street vendor ordinance are among 37 articles on the warrant.Read
Read MoreWales residents pass $1.4 million budget, recognize longtime selectman at annual Town Meeting
Residents were additionally elected to positions on the Board of Selectmen, Regional School Unit 4 board of directors, Planning Board
Read MoreMaine Senate kills 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases
The Senate’s decisive vote Thursday comes two days after the House narrowly voted against the bill.Read More
Read MoreLivermore Falls board to appoint interim town manager
The board will also discuss solar agreement contracts and overdrafts in administration and professional services budgets.Read More
Read MoreNortheast vineyards, orchards seek federal aid in wake of devastating late frost
Higher prices are expected for apples this year and certain wines may be in shorter supply next year.Read More
Read MoreReadfield residents approve $8.1 million budget, use of grants to build athletic field
David Linton defeated incumbent Dennis Price to grab the seat on the Select Board and Brian Tarbuck beat Marie Rodriguez
Read MoreParis residents to vote on $5.2 million budget at Town Meeting
The annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, at the Fire Station beginning at 6 p.m.Read More
Read MoreTaxpayer Funded Candidates Will Not Have to Disclose Taxpayer Funding on Advertising
Candidates for state office who choose to seek taxpayer funding for their campaigns will not be required to disclose on
Read MoreSouth Portland asylum seekers get reprieve on hotel evictions
At least 60 asylum-seeking families were facing eviction from the Howard Johnson until a court granted them the right to
Read MoreLegislative committee endorses Maine tribal rights bill over objections from governor
The 10-4 vote comes despite a clear veto threat from Gov. Janet Mills.Read More
Read MoreSchool Choice Bill Establishing Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Defeated in Legislature
The State Legislature has rejected a bill that would have expanded school choice in Maine by creating an Empowerment Scholarship
Read MoreFarmington approves contract for assessing services
FARMINGTON – Tuesday night, the select board approved a contract with Dirigo Assessing Group to provide necessary services to the
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