The governor has nominated Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris Taub to fill a vacancy on Maine’s highest court.
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Chellie Pingree urges feds to address delays hobbling affordable housing in Maine
The congresswoman called for action in response to a Press Herald analysis that showed the Build America, Buy America program is slowing construction.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Compromise with Mills would give tribes tax breaks instead of sovereignty
Debate on a proposal out of the governor’s office was placed on hold Thursday because tribal leaders were not present.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead to choose new selectman at March 28 town meeting
Alfred Leighton plans to step down from his select board position, and two school board positions will be voted on.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Victim of Carrabassett Valley shooting remembered as kind, dedicated and creative
Meanwhile, some residents of the small ski resort town are struggling to come to grips with the news of Makayla DeSantis’ fatal shooting.
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Gas prices, weather and mayhem included in Lewiston, Auburn area week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images March 6-12.
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Sun Spotter seeking group activities | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s been a long winter and I fell and injured my ankle back in January, shortly after moving here from New Hampshire. I haven’t been able to get out much and have been lonely. Now that spring is coming (I hope), and my ankle is healing, I feel better and am ready […]
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Town says George Stanley’s junkyard in Greene will be cleaned up. Eventually.
Stanley, a longtime thorn in Greene’s side, is living elsewhere now, but the town said it will still proceed carefully with plans to address his Route 202 property.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
New owners of Upton store hold town’s hopes for a gathering place
The owners of Upton Village Store plan to reopen the country store while other longtime meeting places have long ago closed.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Under budget challenges, Pownal Elementary School could be repurposed
The RSU 5 board is considering the reconfiguration of Pownal Elementary School into a special education center during a tight budget season.