A report that residential prices rose in Maine by more than a third raised some alarms, but state officials say the true cost to ratepayers is much lower.
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Maine unlikely to wade into national battle over congressional redistricting
Democratic leaders in some states are considering changes to congressional maps in response to an effort in Texas, but such changes are unlikely to unfold here.
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Oxford Hills school district fills two administrative positions
Jamie Toohey has been promoted to principal of Paris Elementary School. Lynn Newell is the district’s new multitiered systems of support coordinator and Hebron Station School’s interventionist.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Auburn finds compromise on building permit fees, balancing budget
Officials argued that the small increase to building permit fees would help offset staff costs while still remaining far below permitting costs in other cities, keeping any effects on development to a minimum.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Wood bank in Franklin County would provide help for heating
With winter in mind, United Methodist Economic Ministry in Salem Township wants to help low-income residents get heat assistance.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston man charged in June drive-by shooting, standoff
Police said that on June 17, Whali Ahamed Henry fired multiple shots at a group of men standing in front of Webb’s Market on Pine Street about 3 p.m.
Posted inMaine, News, Op-Eds
Justification is elusive as video of downtown Lewiston beating goes viral | Column
After video of a homeless woman being beaten went viral last week, the locals turned their wrath on a 33-year-old woman who unabashedly admitted to being the assailant.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Oxford County man indicted in frying pan attack in Augusta
Zebbie D. Thomas Jr., 33, allegedly attacked a sleeping man and was caught days later by police who spun out the vehicle in which he was riding.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
BIW takes on production of another DDG 51 destroyer
Bath Iron Works announced on Thursday the U.S. Navy has exercised an option to add an additional DDG 51 destroyer to the multiyear contract awarded in 2023. “We are proud to be selected to build this ship for the U.S. Navy and to continue our legacy of contributing to the nation’s defense,” Charles F. Krugh, […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waldo County man accused in fatal shooting as a teen sentenced to 25 years in prison
Atilio Delgado, now 20, was 16 years old when he was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 49-year-old James Cluney in 2022.