While the proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance was approved on first reading, town staff will continue to work on the policy and application process to accompany it.
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Maine joins regional efforts to secure $1 billion for clean energy projects
Federal infrastructure money is up for grabs as the region pursues clean energy transmission and battery storage projects.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County
Poland board sends $9.4 million budget to voters
Residents will weigh in on June 11.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Republicans scrutinize voting rolls and prepare for mass challenges ahead of election
The effort is nationwide, and in February, a federal appeals court ruled that Maine had to release its voter rolls to the Public Interest Legal Foundation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Edward Little High School celebrates new accreditation status
Just before April vacation, Principal Scott Annear received the news in a letter from the school’s accrediting body.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers kill 2 bills meant to protect privacy of residents’ online data
The state’s business leaders fiercely opposed the restrictions they said would have limited their ability to target ads to potential customers.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Sen. Angus King joins bipartisan push to develop oversight of potentially dangerous AI use
Four U.S. senators offer framework to guard against ‘bad actors looking to cause harm.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Belfast decision puts future of controversial salmon farm in jeopardy
Nordic Aquafarms has tried for years to build a $500 million fish farm it says would add jobs and economically benefit the city. But without a guarantee to a parcel of land, it’s unclear whether the company can move on the project.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills urges lawmakers to pass supplemental budget, reject amended storm bill
The governor sent a letter to lawmakers outlining a path forward on two of the most significant items still before the Legislature, which is scheduled to adjourn Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Sheriff: California man arrested, about 3,400 marijuana plants seized at illegal growing operation in Harmony
Dongming Liao, 41, was arrested at a residence on Cooley Road and charged with illegal cultivation of marijuana, officials said.