The temporary traffic pattern with a two-way bike lane will be in place this summer as a way for officials to collect data without committing to permanent changes.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mobile homeowners back bill to help them fight sales to investors
Maine lawmakers are weighing several bills designed to protect mobile homeowners, including one that would give residents the right of first refusal if their park comes up for sale.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts goes into effect Thursday. Dealers, mechanics and consumers could all take a hit.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Two New York men sentenced for 2016 armed robbery in Rangeley
A federal jury convicted Robert Holland and Andre Muller in 2023 for the second time each on a charge of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery at a Rangeley residence.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County accepts draft $11 million budget for county government, jail
The spending plan for 2025-26 is a combined $781,658 increase and will go to the Budget Advisory Committee for review.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Low-income care provider in Lewiston to layoff 40, cut services
Community Clinical Services said in a news release Wednesday that state and federal funding challenges are to blame.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Man dead following shooting off Route 9 in Sabattus
Police confirmed one person was dead and authorities said there was no danger to the public.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
It’s been a banner year for boiling sap
Ricker Hill Orchards Maple Sugar Shack in Turner has already processed about 80 gallons of syrup this season.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
USDA freezes funds to Maine education, citing Title IX violations
The agency will freeze an unknown amount of money for ‘administrative and technological functions’ in schools but will not pause federal food programs or direct assistance for Mainers.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland, Fryeburg fairs argue over shared Saturday in September
The overlapping date – Sept. 27 – is now a matter of contention between the 2 longtime events.