Waterford voters overwhelmingly approved a request to look into having a town manager to handle day-to-day governing operations.
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Maine Republicans argue women’s rights are threatened by transgender policy
Gov. Janet Mills is standing her ground against President Donald Trump’s demand that the state drop the policy, saying the president is claiming executive power that he doesn’t have.
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Florida man who died in Bar Harbor hotel collapse was caring dad, grandfather
Mark King, 64, was killed when an overhang at the Bar Harbor Regency Hotel collapsed while he was working on renovations at the property.
Posted inMaine
Maine immigration group is worried about taking over Portland’s shelter for asylum seekers
The shelter at 166 Riverside is run by the city and has served hundreds of asylum seekers since 2023 — but it’s unclear how operations will continue after July.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton seeks nominations for oldest resident to receive Boston Post Cane
Nomination forms are available at the Town Office and are due back by 5 p.m. on March 13.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school superintendent ‘uneasy’ about potential federal funding cuts
Special education and intervention, internet security, internship programs and active shooter preparedness are just a few examples of federal funding impacts education at the local level.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
West Paris voters reject early payout on backhoe loader
Selectmen Eli White, SAD 17 Director Veronica Poland and Water District Trustees Judy Boutilier and David Walton were elected.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Leader of business innovation program picked for Maine’s top economic development post
Mike Duguay is set to become the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Two compete for Chesterville’s 3-year seat on RSU 9 board
Patty Hastings and Tiffany Estabrook are running for Chesterville’s 3-year seat on the Regional School Board 9 board of directors, each emphasizing fiscal responsibility and education priorities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.