The social celebrates the alliance’s ongoing efforts to ensure recreational access to the High Peaks landscape.
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Maine lawmaker censured for posting photos of student she identified as transgender
The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby for singling out a student who won a track championship to protest Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports.
Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court
Neighbors have appealed the city planning board’s recent approval of a plan to add 265 long-term surface parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport.
Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies
Togus VA workers are fired, the Acadia hiring freeze is lifted and a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring event is canceled.
Franklin County courthouse making room for DA’s office in Farmington
The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.
Jay hires Pike Industries to pave roads, streets; extends tax, sewer payment deadline
Selectpersons also agreed to give property owners an additional 30 days after March 6 to pay back taxes or sewer fees.
Maine Audubon seeks volunteers for Annual Loon Count
In an effort to expand its reach, Maine Audubon will introduce Extended Duration Surveys this summer.
Maine’s chief justice says courts are overwhelmed and underfunded
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill’s annual State of the Judiciary address focused on decreasing public trust in state courts and the system’s financial woes.
Kennebec County budget draft calls for 10% spending increase
The county budget committee begins deliberations Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 125 State St. in Augusta.
First Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins emerges
Little-known Natasha Alcala takes aim at one of nation’s most hotly contested U.S. Senate seats.