The rules are clear in Maine about the requirements for gathering signatures for any and all citizen petitions. One of these rules is that signature gatherers must never leave the petition unattended. This requirement is so important that signature gatherers must sign off that they have witnessed every signature and attest that the petition has […]
Posted inMaine, News
Where are Portland residents moving? U-Haul gives us a sense.
Here are the top destinations for one-way truck rentals from the city.
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Want to build an ADU? Here’s what you should consider.
Costs, timeline and requirements vary project to project.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Opinion
Portland’s Maine-born population has dropped to 40%. Is that a problem? | Column
If the trend of the past five years continues at the same rate, there will be no native Mainers living in the city by 2050. Alarm bells? Not yet.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Everything you need to know about paying for an ADU
There are a variety of financing options when considering whether to build.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Madison school district’s proposed budget comes with 10% tax increase
The overall budget is up 1.49%, but state funding for the district is going down due to a large increase in valuation.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Daniel A. Cyr
WINSLOW – Daniel A. Cyr, 81, passed away May 3, 2026, at the Maine Veterans Home with his family by his …
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Obituary: Nancy (Coffin) Lecompte
BELGRADE – Nancy (Coffin) Lecompte 74, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026. Nancy was born Feb. 4, 1952, the daughter …
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Death Notice: Daniel A. Cyr
Cyr, Daniel A. 81, May 3, 2026, in Augusta. Mass, Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Catholic Church, June 17, 10 …
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Death Notice: Nancy (Coffin) Lecompte
Lecompte, Nancy (Coffin) 74, May 2, 2026. Services, Wheeler Funeral Home, Oakland. …