Architects opened proposals ranging from $105.4 million to $108.5 million Tuesday afternoon.
2021
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill seeks to ban the use of aerial herbicides in Maine forests
Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, a logger and the bill’s sponsor, said aerial application of glyphosate and other herbicides has caused irreversible environmental damage.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin commissioners to close March 3 meeting to in-person visitors
Social-distancing concerns compel the county to keep the public from attending Wednesday’s meeting and offer it to them by Zoom.
Posted inMaine
To protect loons, lawmakers may allow restrictions on boat races in Maine
Wildlife advocates urge the Legislature to give state regulators power to curb racing near loons.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Cold and wind batters central and western Maine; thousands lose power
Some homeless men and women sought shelter from the weather Tuesday while others chose to ride it out at homeless encampments.
Posted inFranklin
Photos: A walk in Jay on a blustery day
Wendy Wink of Jay waited until the wind died down some Tuesday to take Mars for a walk.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Street Talk: May I pet your dog and/or cat?
It’s no secret that I have what is known in zoology circles — and by my own team of therapists — as dog envy. If I see a strange dog on the street, on a hiking trail, or eating from of an overturned trash can at the curb, I immediately want to play with it, giving no thought at all as to where it’s been.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay to hold public hearing on proposed $5.28 million budget
Residents will have one contested selectperson’s race to decide at the polls April 27.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners vote to increase road supervisor pay by $5k
Review of the 2021-22 budget will begin April 20.