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Harrison’s embattled town manager quits

by Nicole Carter January 15, 2025January 16, 2025

Cass Newell faced personal attacks and stalking incidents during her three years, despite accomplishing much in that time.

Maine

Maine public defense agency urges state to fully fund its work

by Emily Allen January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

The latest request for more funding comes as the state is trying to resolve a lawsuit over its struggles to find enough lawyers to represent poor Mainers in more than a thousand different cases.

Business, Maine, News

Maine gets $22M to boost development of new wood products

by Stephen Singer January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

With a decline in employment in the state’s pulp and paper industry, other wood products are being developed to reduce the use of plastics and other fossil fuel-based materials.

Business, Maine, Nation / World, News

Cash App parent company agrees to $80M settlement

by Daniel Kool January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Maine regulators were among agencies in 7 states leading the enforcement effort, which included 48 state agencies altogether.

Androscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education

Lisbon middle school construction slated to begin next year

by Kendra Caruso January 15, 2025January 16, 2025

An addition and renovations at Phillip W. Sugg school is expected to take about 18 months.

Maine, Nation / World

Maine’s delegation welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

by Rachel Ohm January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

The deal, which has yet to be finalized, calls for a 6-week end to fighting during which hostages and prisoners would be released and additional aid would come to Gaza.