The $28.8 million spending plan fell 21 votes short of passage, as Poland voters negated the margins of support from Mechanic Falls and Minot.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Voters reject Wales-based school district budget in second referendum
Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield residents voted Tuesday to reject Regional School Unit 4’s second try at a 2024-25 budget.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman killed, 3 injured in Portland shooting. Police scant on details.
Police say Susan McHugh, 54, of Gray, was killed, but they do not release details about the other people hurt in the shooting near Morrill’s Corner late Tuesday and say they will ‘provide updates to the public as the case allows.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council poised to expand where shelters can be located
Officials have not agreed on some details, including buffers between shelters and schools or day cares.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Senate confirms Portland attorney as new federal judge in Maine
Stacey Neumann, a partner at Murray Plumb & Murray in Portland, will fill an opening left by Chief U.S. District Judge Jon Levy.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine high court considers disciplining Ellsworth probate judge who didn’t pay taxes, child support
William Blaisdell is an elected probate judge in Hancock County and a private lawyer who was recently handling court-appointed cases.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Woman from Strong injured in 2-vehicle collision in Farmington
Nicole O’Donal, 34, was crossing Wilton Road from Mt. Blue Plaza to Walmart when her car was struck on the driver’s side.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 30, 2024
• Cory S. Allen, 38, of 1230 Main St., Lovell, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 5:40 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Fryeburg, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Elijah W. Cowper, 22, of 699 Arnold Trail Road, Stratton, on two probation revocations, 11:08 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Franklin County Jail, […]
