Secretary of State Shenna Bellows responded to the request by telling the DOJ to ‘go jump in the Gulf of Maine.’
Local Government
Pittston voters elect Holzinger to Select Board
About 400 voters filled the Town Office on Tuesday to cast their ballots.
Kingfield board seeking public comment on Reed Brook conservation project
The Trust for Public Land is looking at an option to buy 1,065 acres along Route 27 with grant money and donating it to the town.
Chesterville votes to move town meeting to Saturdays
Chesterville residents approved all warrant articles at its March 17 town meeting, including funding measures and a new site plan ordinance.
School building purchase draws opposing views at Farmington hearing
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington detailed the upcoming March 24 vote on buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
Jay to recognize Hollandstrong Community Foundation
The foundation was established after Michael Holland, 25, of Wilton, a graduate of Jay High School, died aboard the SS El Faro when it sank Oct. 1, 2015.
Farmington considers changing fiscal year
Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
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.
Norridgewock voters to review new position, gazebo, $3.42M in spending
The town’s municipal elections and town meeting are scheduled for Monday, March 3.
Jay seeks community input on 20-plus-year town plan
The Comprehensive Planning Committee will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Spruce Elementary School to go over what has been done and what residents would like to see in the future.