$4.59 millon bond being voted on for soil contamination remediation at EL High
Voters will decide whether to pass additional funding after the city of Auburn discovered soil contamination at the site of
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House Approves Bill to Give Hospital Price Transparency Rules Some Teeth
The Maine House of Representatives has passed a bill that will force hospitals to comply with federal price transparency requirements.
Read More$15 minimum wage proposal advances by 1 vote in House
The proposal to raise the minimum wage on January 1 now heads to the Senate.Read More
Read MoreOld Orchard Beach voters to decide on size restrictions for marijuana stores
Voters in Old Orchard Beach will decide on Tuesday if more size restrictions should be placed on recreational marijuana stores.
Read MoreMaine House Blocks Bill to Allow Armed Security in Public Schools
Democratic lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal from Rep. John Andrews (R-Paris) that would have allowed the boards of government-run
Read MoreCarrabassett board reviews timber harvest plan
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – The select board reviewed plans for timber harvesting over the next two years during the board meeting
Read More$148 million Portland school budget on ballot for residents
The proposed Portland school budget for next year rises more than 11% from $133 million to $148 million. Read More
Read MoreSkowhegan voters approve $17.4 million budget at Town Meeting
Voters approved all 66 articles but shot down a proposal to add an assistant town manager position to the town
Read MoreLivermore Falls Town Office closing third Wednesday of month
The closure will allow staff to catch up on tasks and organization to make the office run more efficiently.Read More
Read MoreFranklin County budget panel fails to override commissioners $2.9 million jail budget
The Budget Advisory Committee vote was 5-3. It would have taken a 6-2 vote with one member absent to override
Read MorePortland City Council approves contract for new asylum seeker shelter
The shelter would be at 165 Riverside Industrial Parkway. Read More
Read MorePortland councilors approve contract to provide services at asylum seekers’ shelter
The contract was approved 8-1 for a 180-bed shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway.Read More
Read MoreJudge orders Falmouth pickleball courts closed after neighbor complaints
A set of pickleball courts on Cape Cod are closed for the time being after neighbors complained about noise from
Read MoreLivermore Falls voters to consider 3 amended budget articles, 4 ordinances
The referendum on three budget articles that were not tallied April 25 because of errors, will be held from 2-6
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