Chris McLaughlin and Steve McGee fielded questions on how they would approach town problems if elected.
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Fate of Sabattus Primary School in hands of voters
Residents in Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield will vote April 8 in a referendum on the closure of aging school.
King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge’s orders and the Trump administration’s promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
Federal appeals court revives sexual harassment lawsuit against former Bangor judge
Samantha Pike sued former Penobscot County Judge Charles Budd in 2022 over allegations that he made several unwelcome sexual advances toward her at a work conference.
Brunswick center to host talk about Paul Revere’s ride
The April 10 program features a display of a rare history center drum captured at Bunker Hill.
Maine moving forward with budworm control, but funding delay will limit spray area
After the Legislature failed to pass $2 million in emergency funding, spraying this spring will cover only about 85% of the area threatened by the forest pest.
Health care groups push to roll back miscarriage reporting requirements
A MaineHealth official said the current data is ‘underreported and inaccurate.’
Commissioners get early view of housing expansion in Waterville
When allocating nearly $24 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, the Kennebec County commissioners included affordable housing in Kennebec County, including Manor Gardens.
Taking the plunge: Cops take 24 polar dips for Special Olympics Maine
Officers and community members ran into the ocean every hour for 24 hours this weekend and raised thousands for the organization.
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.