Dollar General owes $320,000 for repeat safety violations at Penobscot County store
Federal investigators found the store in Enfield broke five safety standards, creating tripping hazards and greater risks of employee injury
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Historic Ellsworth home escapes demolition as state reevaluates plans for new courthouse
State officials have decided to construct a new courthouse in the city of Ellsworth, but aren’t sure where or how
Read MoreBelfast narrows its focus on what it wants in a public safety hub
When Belfast constructs its planned joint public safety headquarters, public safety officials say they want to see increased storage space, shared
Read MorePortland city councilors will support some changes to citizen referendum process
Councilors agreed on one key point, that there should be a fiscal impact note attached to future referendum questions.Read More
Read MoreJay accepts flow rate for sewage treated at Livermore Falls plant
The Select Board agreed to pay for a portable toilet at French Falls Park for three months at $95 per
Read MorePotential National Wildlife Refuge under consideration for Maine’s High Peaks, community feedback welcomed
FARMINGTON – The United States Fish and Wildlife Service hosted two scoping sessions in Franklin County last week to hear
Read MoreMaine paid family and medical leave bill to get a public hearing this week
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Read MoreMaine’s top gambling regulator on leave after tweeting sexist slur
AUGUSTA, Maine — The official running Maine’s sports betting rollout was placed on administrative leave last week after issuing a
Read MoreProposals to protect digital privacy draw opposition from tech companies, business groups
Lawmakers are considering bills to prevent the use or sale of a range of personal data. Opponents say Maine’s rules
Read MoreMexico plans to relocate town departments in 2025
The town would like to move all the departments — except highway — into the Meroby Elementary School after students
Read MoreMaine businesses need to move to the Maine Tax Portal by May 31
AUGUSTA – Maine Revenue Services (MRS) is urgently reminding Maine businesses and tax professionals to make the move to the
Read MoreSweeping Maine tribal sovereignty effort likely won’t happen until 2024
AUGUSTA, Maine — A sweeping overhaul of the state-tribal relationship is likely to be pushed into 2024 due to a
Read MoreReed Plantation assessor still owes the town $10K in back taxes
REED PLANTATION, Maine — The head assessor has had delinquent personal property taxes on the Reed Plantation books for years,
Read MoreNew Bath police contract includes pay raises
Bath police said their wages have lagged behind other Midcoast police departments.Read More
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