A proposed agreement between government agencies and a local power plant operator is part of a relicensing review of a Little Androscoggin River hydro project.
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Chiropractor with Livermore Falls roots opens Farmington practice
Dr. Angela Lemire has opened Align & Shine Chiropractic in Farmington, continuing the three-decade legacy of care established by her late father in Livermore Falls.
‘Little Mermaid’ in Auburn, Fleetwood Mac in Lewiston, Christmas classics and more
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Rep. Jared Golden forces vote to reverse Trump’s attack on federal unions
Maine’s 2nd District congressman secured enough signatures to force a floor vote on his bipartisan bill, first introduced in April in response to an executive order ending collective bargaining rights for 1 million federal workers.
Maine launches interactive map to help residents find food assistance
The Maine Food Access Map comes as food pantries across the state are reporting surges in demand attributed to rising grocery costs and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Maine investigating suspected case of botulism tied to contaminated infant formula
An infant remains hospitalized and is being treated, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jay woman, Wilton man die in high-speed crash on Route 4 in Livermore
An Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputy saw a car traveling over 100 mph while observing traffic Monday night at the Turner Town Office complex.
Regulators dismiss CMP’s controversial 5-year rate increase
Bills will still likely go up, but the structure and timeline of CMP’s plan to fund infrastructure improvements and new hires could change significantly.
5 Maine school districts sued over ‘hostile’ policies on trans students
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the districts for policies they adopted within the last 8 months that seek to restrict the rights of transgender students.
Auburn City Council discusses syringe waste solutions in needle exchange ordinance workshop
The discussion follows questions councilors had during the last needle exchange workshop earlier this month about how to prevent waste from littering city spaces.