A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Gardiner boys basketball downs Hermon to advance to Class B North final
The third-seeded Tigers outscore the second-seeded Hawks by 22 points in the second half en route to a semifinal victory.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New details emerge about proposed southern Maine data center
Local officials and stakeholders will appear before state lawmakers Thursday to discuss the project.
Posted inNews, Politics
Why Maine politicians could give themselves money for personal security
The shootings of elected officials and political figures around the country serve as the backdrop to 2 new proposals from Democrats.
Posted inNews
Bill to fund UMF Upward Bound college-prep program moves forward
Federal money for the River Valley program was cut by the Trump administration last September.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Thousands of ammo rounds seized from accused CMP substation shooter’s Fairfield home
Thomas Welch turned himself in Sunday and is being held on $250,000 bail.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Deep-sea tech used in search for sunken fishing boat off Massachusetts
Authorities hope to learn more about what happened to the Lily Jean and recover the bodies of lost crew members.
Posted inMaine, News
Hundreds of Maine schools are in disrepair. Many could become housing.
A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine could finally require mold, chemical testing for medical cannabis
The proposal to hold the state’s medical market to the same safety standards as its recreational counterpart reflects a reckoning for the industry, and the bill still faces significant opposition from the industry.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Maine Restaurant Week slated to start March 1
The almost two-week-long event offers deals on restaurant meals and special events.