The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would give certain rural property owners two grants of up to $100,000 each to build rental housing.
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Posted inMaine, News
One injured, airlifted to hospital after West Forks ATV crash
The driver suffered head injuries Saturday afternoon after hitting a pothole on the Bald Mountain Trail, a popular spot for off-roading and ATV riding.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Oxford Hills
Maine State Police find parents, infant safe after four days
Benjamin and Casandra Quinn and their 2-month-old baby were reported missing on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine
Power restored to most of Maine after weekend storms
Winds up to 45 miles per hour knocked out more than 71,200 CMP customers’ power across the state Saturday morning, but utility crews had restored most of the outages by Sunday morning.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 14 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Indigenous Peoples Day, schools and government offices closed. TUESDAY, Oct. 15 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16 AUBURN — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. […]
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston-Auburn Community Forest Board: Volunteers advocate for trees in the cities
A group of arborists, foresters and horticulturists from Lewiston and Auburn look after trees in Twin Cities, one tree at a time.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Pingree faces two challengers in Maine’s 1st District race
Republican Ronald Russell and unenrolled candidate Ethan Alcorn are campaigning to unseat Rep. Chellie Pingree as the Democratic incumbent seeks a ninth term.
Posted inMaine, News
Climate change delays, disrupts Maine’s fall foliage season
Warming temperatures are pushing back peak conditions by more than a week since the 1950s. But several factors shape the timing and brilliance of autumnal color.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
PALS SkyHope offers a lifeline for medical patients across Maine, especially in rural areas
The airlift service wouldn’t be possible without the pilots who volunteer their time, planes and costs to help others.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
West Paris, Paris to sue Oxford Hills school district over Agnes Gray Elementary School closing
Lawyers contend that SAD 17 violated Maine law when Superintendent Heather Manchester closed the West Paris school in February.