Portland officials, local developer secure new site for asylum seeker shelter
The plan from Kevin Bunker is to build a 180-bed facility off Riverside Street to temporarily house asylum seekers coming
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Readfield residents to pick selectman, RSU 38 board member in upcoming election
Polls open 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Kents Hill School’s Alfond Athletic Center.Read More
Read MoreIn Monmouth Select Board race, 2 incumbents seek reelection with one newcomer challenging
Residents will vote for the two seats on the Select Board contested by three candidates.Read More
Read MoreOld Orchard Beach referendum, a vote against ‘mega stores’ or extreme limit on competition?
Voters on June 13 will decide if the town should place further limits on the size of recreational marijuana stores
Read MoreLewiston shelter project in peril as state says deadline for funding has passed
Lewiston officials postponed a vote on the shelter proposal this week after saying the shelter application from the Lewiston Housing
Read MoreLivermore Falls board moves to find both interim and permanent town manager
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen have agreed to set up a five-member search committee for a town manager and have two
Read MoreSix candidates vie for one seat on Winthrop Town Council
A special election will be held Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by former Council Chair Sarah Fuller.Read More
Read MoreBuckfield Select Board hosts candidates for selectman, school director
Four candidates, including a write-in, are seeking two open seats on the Select Board.Read More
Read MoreState shuts down popular Saco River fishing spot over striped bass deaths
The Maine Department of Marine Resources on Friday announced that it will close a section of the Saco River over reports
Read MoreSkowhegan voters to decide among three candidates for seat on Select Board
Two challengers are taking on incumbent Charles Robbins III for a seat on the five-person board, and voters will make
Read MoreFour seek two spots on Windsor Select Board
Following the election, residents will consider a $2.09 million municipal budget at the annual Windsor Town Meeting.Read More
Read MoreMaine’s high court rules lawmakers may still enact citizen referendums
The decision likely only affects one question, which lawmakers say enjoys widespread support in the Legislature and across the state:
Read MoreResults from New Vineyard Annual Town Meeting
NEW VINEYARD – Voters approved a Solar Energy Systems ordinance during the annual town meeting on Saturday, June 3. The
Read MorePoland, Mechanic Falls, Minot voting on school budget Tuesday
Local budget referendums and town elections will be held Tuesday in Mechanic Falls and Poland. Minot will only vote on
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