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Auburn waste plant hits city, member towns with $1M charge and raises fees

The charge to Auburn will be over $600,000 and tipping fees to all 12 member towns are rising 63%.

A workshop Feb. 9 set out ideas for the working group to consider, including a hazard mitigation plan and emergency route planning.

The University of New England and University of Maine grew their investments more than 30% and 19%, respectively, in 2025.

Councilors said they wanted more details on how privacy would be maintained for those who voluntarily offered information for the assessment.

The rate increases will translate to a few dollars on the average customer’s monthly bill, officials say.

Photographer Russ Dillingham focuses on activities at the local ski area.

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News February 18, 2026February 17, 2026

Maine’s per-capita grocery spending has risen by 57% since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Clubs in Portland and Belfast aim to welcome new fans of the sport.

The emergency temporary ordinance passed Tuesday prevents police and other staff from aiding civil immigration enforcement.

It is never too late to pick up an instrument for the first time, or after a long time away, say these Maine musicians.