The proposed change to the city code sets out minimum standards for property maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
2020
U.S. Open: This year it’s all about location, at Winged Foot and on calendar
It’s a U.S. Open in September instead of Father’s Day and played at Winged Foot, where in the last five Opens played there only 2 of the 750 golfers have completed 72 holes under par.
Rabid fox attacks elderly Phippsburg man
In the third such attack in Phippsburg this year, an 82-year-old man was bitten before the animal could be killed.
Waterville council to consider leasing land for a $4 million-plus skating rink
The Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to raise funds for the indoor, one-season hockey and recreational skating facility, and is asking the City Council if it would support leasing city-owned property for the rink.
MGM Resorts adopts smoke-free policy for Vegas Strip casino
Officials issued the ban after repeated requests by guests.
Skowhegan American Legion Post 16, Auxiliary to hold fundraiser Sept. 19
Proceeds will benefit veterans at Togus and or their families.
Spruce Head man, 84, charged with threatening couple for not wearing masks
George D. Kibitz, who police say displayed a gun and told the couple that he might shoot people not wearing face coverings, is charged with criminal threatening.
Maine finalizes rules for mandatory paid leave law
The law, effective Jan. 1, will allow workers at companies with at least 10 employees to earn as much as 40 hours of paid time off per year.
Oakland’s Kingdom Life Church cancels Tenacious Love conference
Church officials say the revival, planned for Sept. 24 through Sept. 27, has been canceled because of “state regulations and safety concerns.”
Biden assembles legal team, anticipating court challenges in divisive 2020 election
Biden’s presidential campaign says the legal war room will work to ensure that elections are properly administered and votes are correctly counted.