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April showers on tap for southern and central Maine
Rain is expected from Wednesday through Friday, according to the National Weather Service, but it is unlikely to have a major impact on drought conditions.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Brunswick neighborhood rattled by violent killing
Tanner Dostie, 45, has been charged with murder after police found remains at his home on Randall Circle.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland International Jetport tries again to add parking
The latest proposal would add a new public lot with 537 long-term parking spots and jumpstart plans for a garage expansion.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers approve first-in-nation temporary ban on data centers
The bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills, who expressed concerns over its sweep.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Legislature passes first reform of Maine’s school funding formula in 2 decades
Gov. Mills plans to sign the bill — which would change the EPS formula by accounting for local poverty rates in state funding calculations and modernizing outdated regional adjustments — into law.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Maine Legislature rejects electronic tagging for deer
The proposed bill would have introduced the option in 2027. Opponents raised concerns that electronic tagging would make it harder to gather critical biological data.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Lisbon increases cost of town permits to reduce tax burden
In some cases the fees were more than doubled, though the new rates are similar to what other towns charge, officials said.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Planned Parenthood backs Janet Mills in Democratic primary for US Senate
The endorsement comes at a pivotal time for the governor, who is trailing political newcomer Graham Platner by double digits in most independent polls.