The town plans to present a new draft of the policy in early 2023. The existing policy will remain in effect in the meantime.
2022
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Photos: Maine Legislature opens 131st session
Lawmakers met Wednesday, the first day of the new legislative session. Swearing-in Day at the Maine State Capitol is usually an exercise in pomp and circumstance, with new lawmakers getting to know each other, the process and the building and rookies and veterans alike on the hunt for good committee assignments. But between Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Representatives and a looming vote on Mills’ proposed $474 million emergency winter energy relief plan, this first day of a new Legislature felt different.
Photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Smithfield contractor accused of defrauding customers fails to appear in court on drug charges
An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for Zacheriah Adams, the man accused by several people of failing to perform home repair projects after collecting thousands of dollars from them.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield Town Council passes $6.1 million budget, eyes tax rate decrease
The budget is roughly a 7% increase compared to last year, but a rise in revenue means town officials expect the property tax rate to decrease for residents.
Posted inNation & World, News
Dominique Lapierre, French author and journalist, dies at 91
Lapierre was celebrated for his historical work on the World War II struggle to liberate Paris.
Posted inNews
Livermore Falls votes to hold annual Town Meeting budget referendum, election on April 25
The move will have all three towns in Regional School Unit 73 voting on budgets on the same day for the first time.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Rachel Talbot Ross becomes first Black speaker of Maine House
The new legislative session began on a historic note with the Portland Democrat getting sworn in 50 years after father became the state’s first Black lawmaker.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield appoints police chief who previously served decades with Augusta police force
The Town Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Vicente Morris, who succeeds Harold Bickmore.
Posted inNation & World, News
Rapid fall from power, arrest for embattled Peru president
In the streets, despite the tumult, only small-scale clashes erupted between protesters and riot police — outside a police station where ousted President Pedro Castillo was taken.
Posted inOpinion
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