The private 6,600-member group “Fairfield Maine Our Community Group,” overseen by Fairfield resident Casey Begin, has become a source of community information sharing but has banned some community members.
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Posted inLocal Government, Maine, News
Fayette holds special meeting to address public works garage roof
The Fayette Select Board held a special meeting on Nov. 12 to address funding and contractor bids for the public works garage roof replacement and conditionally approved two Planning Board appointments.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Belfast church suing University of Maine System over rescinded bid to purchase Hutchinson Center
The University of Maine had chosen to sell its former Belfast campus to Calvary Chapel Belfast in August, but rescinded the offer after complaints from the community about the bidding process.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Linda Bean collection, including 20 Wyeth paintings, fetches $2.5 million at auction
The artworks owned by the late granddaughter of L.L.Bean’s founder were valued at more than $3 million and were part of a larger auction, American Art, by Bonhams in New York.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Albion man sentenced for illegal guns-for-drugs purchase scheme
Jason Palmer, 43, of Albion pleaded guilty to buying five guns for someone else and exchanging them for drugs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine sees 9% drop in tourists compared to last summer
While the number of visitors declined, the per-person spending increased.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats turn to southern Maine for legislative leadership
All 6 of the party’s leaders in the 132nd Legislature represent communities within 26 miles of Portland, opening Democrats to criticism from Republicans for not representing the whole state.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, New England
Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less fish
America ate a little bit less seafood in 2022, as per capita consumption fell about 3% to 19.8 pounds in 2022, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s ‘Fisheries of the United States’ report.
Posted inMaine, News
Wilton to replace galvanized drinking water pipes at 10 properties
The Water Department has no records that the pipes were never connected to lead pipes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Biddeford man sentenced to more than 4 years for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Christopher Maurer, 47, pleaded guilty in July to felony-level charges for assaulting police with a dangerous weapon.