At the midpoint of a 90-day rent freeze, residents say Oakland hasn’t made progress toward passing a rent stabilization ordinance.
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5 teens charged in Madison break-ins
The sheriff’s office received reports Sunday of several motor vehicle break-ins and homes with broken windows.
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Farmington middle school sees jump in sports participation
More than 30% of Mt. Blue Middle School students are participating in spring sports this year as the school expands athletic and student engagement opportunities.
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Farmington selects firm for Main Street construction project
The $2.66 million contract for the Main Street Phase 1 rebuild will go to Scully Construction of Smithfield after answering questions about experience, staffing and project timelines.
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Augusta school board changes public comment policy after free speech ruling
Nicholas Blanchard, the conservative activist who sued over the policy, attended Wednesday’s meeting to protest the board’s new version, saying it was ‘still unconstitutional.’
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Skowhegan tells church-run homeless shelter its residents have to go
The town sent the cease and desist letter Tuesday to Shelters by Jesus, housed within the Trinity Evangelical Free Church.
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Maine Big Night volunteer still waiting for frogs, rain and road rescues
Warm rain and dark roads brought frogs, salamanders and spring peepers out during the annual migration known as Maine Big Night.
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Peru man wanted in fatal Auburn crash arrested in Phillips
Albert Deschaine was convicted of manslaughter for the death of an Auburn man, but failed to show up for sentencing.
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Skowhegan to vote on ending taxpayer support for commercial waste
Town officials cut $250,000 for disposal fees from the proposed budget but reversed course and are now asking voters to designate surplus funds to cover the cost.
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Game warden remembered as dedicated officer, pilot, friend
Joshua Tibbetts, who died in a plane crash Tuesday after 18 years in the Maine Warden Service, was described by friends as ‘cool-headed’ in a crisis and ‘always smiling.’