Two public hearings are set this month on Acadia Healthcare’s application to open a clinic under the town’s new ordinance.
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Building a medical school at the University of Maine is not feasible, study says
The report says more primary care physicians are needed, but the cost of constructing a medical training facility on the Orono campus makes it unrealistic in the near future.
State solicits comments on Highland Plantation land use regulations
Plantation residents voted in April 2025 to return to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission for zoning, land uses and planning.
Gov. Janet Mills to give final State of the State speech Jan. 27
Mills is expected to deliver a speech that will set the stage for a dramatic year in Maine politics.
Waterville man seeks fewer city restrictions on keeping chickens
Leo St. Peter says the city’s rules are too strict at a time when more people want to raise their own food.
Maine forecast has more snow and a potential mix of sleet, freezing rain
The National Weather Service is warning that the quickly changing conditions could make for messy commutes, especially Wednesday morning.
Maine secures $1.9M settlement for bitcoin kiosk scam victims
Bitcoin Depot has agreed to refund money that was taken through its kiosks by third-party scammers who defrauded Maine consumers.
Portland real estate agent gets second chance on ‘Jeopardy!’
Jason Singer, who won 2 games in July and whose wife is also a former ‘Jeopardy!’ champion, will be competing Wednesday in the show’s Champions Wildcard tournament.
Maine Library Commission drops plan requiring paid directors, minimum hours
Small libraries in rural areas, many staffed by volunteers, pushed back saying there’s no way they could meet the standards. Officials still plan to consider new rules.
Does Maine law require drivers to clear snow and ice off their vehicle? | Fact brief
Motorists are expected to take ‘reasonable measures’ and face fines if they fail to properly clean off their car.