The 90-day moratorium request came after town councilors rejected a request for a 180-day hold.
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It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
Why the lobster is emerging as a symbol of the AI sector | Column
Crustacean icons and logos are cropping up online, at conferences and, last week, on Wall Street.
Democrats abandon bid to impose price caps on hospital services
However, an amended version of the bill, if passed, would limit price growth for some private insurance plans
Skowhegan Chinese restaurant reopens after failed health inspection
A recent inspection found numerous violations, the most serious of which officials say have been addressed.
Lawmakers advance tax break compromise for Wabanaki nations
The Mi’kmaq Nation would get a representative in the Legislature under the amended bill.
State DOT proposes sidewalk for Skowhegan schools for safer commute
The project is slated for 2027, and the department is now accepting public comment.
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
The 1949 recording predates the discovery whale song by nearly 20 years and was made when the ocean was much quieter than it is today.
Camping with the family? Check out these kid-friendly sites in the Rangeley region
As the spring thaw hits, you may be looking to plan your next outing into the Maine woods. Here are some campsites that offer the seclusion of nature with the amenities some can’t live without.
Coburn Gore border station expansion won’t hurt environment, study finds
The U.S. General Services Administration found no significant adverse impact for the $95 million expansion project in northern Franklin County.