The team behind a 180-acre community woodland near Brownville in Piscataquis County brings a collaborative, relationship-based approach to how it manages the land. The female-centric collective may be entirely accidental, but its focus on empowerment may be crucial to adapting to climate change.
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Oversight panel questions officials about workplace culture in fire marshal’s office
Fire Marshal Richard McCarthy tells lawmakers that his office is working better and morale has improved, but ‘there is still work to be done.’ But the union chief said employees have been disappointed so far with steps the office has taken.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Moody’s upgrades Maine’s credit rating to second-highest
The credit rating agency cites the state’s ‘sustained financial improvements including a large increase in reserves and solid pension contributions practices.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Experts urge developers to think small for solution to Maine’s housing crisis
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s annual spring gathering focused on creative ways to approach housing development by utilizing small lots, historic tax credits and the transformation of Portland’s zoning regulations.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley board to hold hearing on Monday on proposed 2024-25 municipal budget
There will also be two warrant articles on June 11 regarding a credit enhancement agreement for workforce housing, and using tax-increment financing funds for improvements to construct the first phase of the Oquossoc Park and improvements to a boat launch.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school director opposes budget proposal over high salary increases
Regional School Unit 56 board director Don Whittemore said he objects to the proposed 2024-25 budget because of administrators’ high salary increases. He was the only board director to vote against the budget proposal approved by the board on April 23.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Ride of Silence
Local bicyclists take part in national event to honor those killed while riding bikes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
USM eliminates 5 management positions to save money
The positions include the directors of advising, graduate studies, and student engagement and leadership, as well as the director and associate director of the Russell Scholars program.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Jeffrey Chute named Androscoggin County administrator
The jail administrator was the unanimous choice by the county commissioners.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston councilors set new date for school budget vote after residents reject it
The proposed budget was about 9.3% higher than the current school year’s budget, which was too high of an increase for some residents.