Wednesday’s hearing came as lawmakers have asked the court to issue an advisory opinion in response to a bill that would expand the voting system for use in gubernatorial and legislative races.
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Lisbon hires new finance director
Elizabeth Deveraux has worked for various auditing firms in the past decade and a half with budgeting and cash reconciliations.
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Posted inNews, Outdoors
This program prepares Maine college students to start businesses in the outdoors
The first students with a major in Outdoor Business and Innovation will graduate from the University of New England this year.
Posted inCommunity, News
Lewiston eyes freezing 12 city positions in next year’s budget
City officials hope not filling 12 vacant positions as part of $4.1 million in cuts will help manage rising costs and avoid layoffs.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
A commission spent more than a year studying Maine’s school construction crisis. What now?
An amended bill passed by the education committee incorporates some of the commission’s recommendations, but a $100 million price tag might scare lawmakers.
Posted inHealth, News
Federal appeals court agrees to dismiss weight loss drug lawsuits filed by Mainers
Two Maine residents sued their insurance companies in 2024, accusing them of discrimination for not covering weight loss medication.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
5 takeaways from the new MaineHousing annual report
The report released Wednesday highlighted progress on investments in affordable housing, first-time homeowner loans and efforts to prevent homelessness.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
A bill to give Maine jails more leeway with immigration authorities is on track to become law
Proponents say the bill — passed by the Legislature this week and expected to be signed by Gov. Janet Mills — clarifies an existing law and would allow sheriffs to turn away federal immigration detainees in some instances.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Events, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
Lady Gaga music in Lewiston, Pink Floyd music in Gardiner, ‘wrong’ theater in Bath
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Posted inCommunity, News
Lisbon extends tax relief application deadline for older adults
Eligible residents, 65 and older, can get up to $1,000 off their property tax bills.