Plantation residents voted in April 2025 to return to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission for zoning, land uses and planning.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
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.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine sign three-time USL1 player of the year
Emiliano Terzaghi holds the league record for goals with 62 over six seasons with the Richmond Kickers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine is one of the least religious states in the country. Here’s what the data shows
In a recent survey, a quarter of Mainers listed their religion as ‘nothing in particular.’