Selectmen said the town needs a policy detailing the process for dedicating public spaces.
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Phillips voters to consider selling three properties, using proceeds to improve town garage, fire station
After the meeting, The Nature Conservancy will hold a listening session on the effects of flooding on the town.
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I-95 south in Sidney closed down for tractor trailer crash
The crash occurred near mile marker 117 southbound in Sidney during this morning’s snowstorm, state police said.
Posted inLocal & State, The Maine Forecast
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York County was hit the hardest Wednesday morning, with 3.3 inches reported in Old Orchard Beach.
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Founder of nonprofit that bought Maine newspapers stepping down as CEO
Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro co-founded the trust in 2021 and has been its CEO since, leading the acquisition of daily and weekly newspapers and websites in Maine previously owned by Reade Brower.
Posted inLocal & State
Another, weaker, earthquake shakes same area off coast of Maine
The 2.0 earthquake Wednesday morning was about 5.5 miles off York Harbor, the same region as the magnitude 3.8 earthquake on Monday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins in spotlight for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmation hearings
Maine’s Republican senator plans to question both during separate hearings scheduled for Thursday morning, and she is seen as a possible swing vote.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland Jetport parking expansion OK’d despite environmental concerns
Chairman Brandon Mazer expressed disappointment as the board approved the controversial $8 million project, which would add 265 spaces.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
City Council could decide First Church of Waterville zoning next week
The Planning Board voted 4-1 on Tuesday night to recommend that the City Council approve revisions to the zoning contract for 3, 5 and 7 Park St.
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Hiring freeze, executive orders create uncertainty for federal workers in Maine
In Bar Harbor, businesses are ‘cautiously concerned’ as they wait to learn whether the tourism season at Acadia National Park will be disrupted, the chamber of commerce says.