The Fayette Select Board discussed ongoing efforts to address concerns over inequitable pricing for internet service, and offered support for a bill to give county commissioners greater flexibility in setting municipal tax payment schedules.
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Western Maine town proposes charging nonresidents for fire calls
Buckfield will also charge insurance companies for any mutual aid requests.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Weekly influenza cases nearly double in Maine over last 3 weeks
Maine logged more than 2,000 cases last week as the number of infections continues to rise.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Referendum to require voter ID and tighten absentee voting rules qualifies for November ballot
The proposal also would eliminate ongoing absentee voting and place limits on the use of and number of absentee ballot drop boxes, among other things.
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Kittery day care had no carbon monoxide detectors before poisoning
A report from the state fire marshal’s office sent to parents shows Building Blocks Learning Center had several violations, including a lack of carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Goldfinch Creamery Cafe and Bakery to close Friday in downtown Gardiner
The family-owned and run business, which opened at 316 and 318 Water St. in October 2021, quickly became a popular destination for ice cream, pastries and tea.
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Skowhegan hospital’s plans for new building approved
Redington-Fairview General Hospital is planning to expand with a 24,000-square-foot medical office building and two new parking areas.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
One woman killed, another injured in Readfield; man in custody
Maine State Police responded to 28 Giles Road on Wednesday, where officials said a woman was found deceased and another woman was found injured.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Stolen U-Haul crashes into FedEx van during high-speed police chase
The 90 mph chase through Winthrop and Monmouth on Tuesday ended with a crash that totaled two vehicles.
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Woman sues Maine corrections department for violating rights during pregnancy
The new lawsuit, alleging Maine Correctional Center officers stayed in a pregnant woman’s hospital room while she gave birth, is similar to a case against the Cumberland County Jail that was recently settled.