The Legislature passed consequential reforms, including some long-fought changes to school construction funding and making free community college permanent.
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Gardiner library storm window project kicks off with fresh paint prep
Photographer Joe Phelan captures renovation work underway at library.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions
The Farmington Planning Board approved a 1-megawatt solar project on Farmington Falls Road after extensive questions and concerns from board members and residents.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Here’s what happened with Wabanaki legislative priorities
The tribes in Maine secured some victories, including tax breaks and a representative for the Mi’kmaq Nation.
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Belgrade residents push for interim leadership following town manager’s resignation
While the Select Board has not yet named an interim town manager, some residents are nominating the town clerk who has previously served in that position.
Posted inCommunity, Fact Brief, News
Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers
The salaries of town managers throughout Western Maine can vary vastly, from $50,000 to $156,000.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Carrabassett Valley man indicted in girlfriend’s death
Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23, twice in the chest March 8 at the condo they shared in Carrabassett Valley.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Mainers continue calling for teen’s release from ICE weeks after family members returned to Portland
Olivia Mabiala Andre, 19, is still being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas after her mother and 2 siblings were released in March.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Lawsuit challenging fishing regulations will go to Maine’s highest court
The state designates roughly 225 of its 6,000 inland waters for fly-fishing only, according to court documents.
Posted inCommunity
Proposed Gardiner city budget up 4%
The spending plan would add a police officer position, but not 2 requested firefighter/paramedics.