Maine House Speaker Proposes Amnesty for Homeless People Who Criminally Trespass on Private Property
Maine House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross (D-Portland) sponsored a bill Tuesday that would allow an “unhoused” person to avoid the
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County commissioners vote against possible National Wildlife Refuge in Maine High Peaks
FARMINGTON – This week, the Franklin County Commissioners voted ‘not in favor’ of a Federal Wildlife Refuge in the Franklin
Read MorePublic session on proposed wildlife refuge to take place in Farmington
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has identified a study area of 200,000 acres.Read More
Read MoreState might help Sheriff Eric Samson bypass Auburn’s roadblocks for new offices
Legislators consider two bills that would ease the way for a new Androscoggin County public safety facility on Center Street.Read
Read MoreHymes Pitches Expanded Property Tax Relief for Maine’s Military Veterans
A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy who is now serving in the State Legislature wants to eliminate up to
Read MoreHomeless encampment in Bayside neighborhood removed by City of Portland
Last week, city manager Danielle West said the encampment poses a health risk to both its residents and the surrounding
Read MoreLisbon awards EMS contract to local provider, orders demolition of dangerous building
The Town Council ordered the owner of a duplex at 6 Union St. to demolish the building within 45 days.
Read MoreAuburn votes down proposed credit enhancement agreement with developer of Stable Ridge
Officials said they were concerned about setting a precedent for future private development.Read More
Read More‘Nowhere to go:’ Dozens of homeless people displaced as city clears Bayside Trail encampment
City crews began clearing the remnants of more than 80 camps that have set up in the Bayside neighborhood Tuesday
Read MoreStandish councilor can bid on land he once donated to town
Walter Butler paid $350,000 for a rundown industrial building on the 50-acre parcel nine years ago and donated 22 acres
Read MorePortland moves up in top 10 ‘Best Places to Live’
U.S. News & World Report said Portland’s national ranking reflects its charm, a ‘do it yourself spirit,’ access to recreation
Read MoreCity will begin clearing Bayside Trail encampment Tuesday
The sweep will start between 8 and 9 a.m. Tuesday, and cleanup of the area will take place Wednesday.Read More
Read MoreLewiston, Auburn city councils postpone votes on proposed changes to airport board
The cities held a joint meeting that consisted of a 45-minute executive session and a decision by both councils to
Read MoreHundreds of asylum-seekers apply for Brunswick housing
A 60-unit affordable housing development at Brunswick Landing for asylum-seekers is nearing completion.Read More
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