Lawmakers split on response to reports of increased juvenile crimes
The House rejects a bill that would allow police to resume temporary detentions of juveniles for less serious crimes, with
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Augusta city councilor with political organizing background sworn in as new Kennebec County register of probate
Abigail St. Valle, 31, fills the vacancy created by the retirement of longtime register Kathleen Ayers.Read More
Read MoreState Senate action means Waterville likely to again become regional dispatch center
Maine lawmakers approved a measure Monday allowing the creation in the state of another regional emergency communications center, which could
Read MoreAuto Inspections Bill Would Hike Costs, Create New State Police Surveillance System
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would increase the cost of vehicle inspection fees and create a new surveillance
Read MoreWaterville board to consider downtown housing proposal
The DePre family is proposing to build 21 apartments at 155 and 165 Main St., across the street from the
Read MoreMaine cities and towns to hold elections Tuesday
Local ballot questions and municipal government races are on the ballot for Mainers across the state.Read More
Read MoreHouse, Senate agree to let voters decide about new state flag
Gov. Janet Mill hasn’t yet weighed in on a bill that would ask voters this fall whether they want to
Read MorePortland City Council Considers Contract for $4.59 Million 180-Bed Homeless Shelter
On Monday afternoon the Portland City Council will hold a meeting to take public comment and then vote on a
Read MoreCamden businesses decry new parking fees and enforcement
Although implementing paid parking in Camden is projected to bring in about $90,000 in revenue for the midcoast town, some
Read MoreTourism and the economy are top issues for Bar Harbor council candidates
Tourism and politics rarely mix, but the robust growth of Bar Harbor’s tourism industry has generated more interest in this
Read MoreAndover residents approve mostly all articles at their Town Meeting for 2023-24 budget
Residents approved spending $900,000 on a bond to be used to reconstruct East Andover Road. “This entire road needs culverts,
Read More$41.7M Bath-area school budget up for vote Tuesday
Voters in Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg and Arrowsic will decide whether to approve the school district budget.Read More
Read MoreFishing ban on portion of Saco River takes effect
The Maine Department of Marine Resources will close a section of the river between Route 9 and the head of
Read MoreAugusta officials, building owners reach deal that highlights difficulty of providing safe, affordable housing in city
Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income
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