Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans
Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Dennis Dechaine files another appeal for new trial
Superior Court Justice Bruce Mallonee denied Dechaine’s previous request, which alleged prosecutors erred during the original jury trial 36 years ago.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris board accepts paving, property cleanup bids
Selectmen award Spencer Group Paving the road improvement contract this year and adds Hannibal Hamlin Drive to project.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Elementary teacher receives distinguished educator award
Melissa Guerrette has taught at OES for her entire career.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fisheries scientist nominated to head marine resources agency
Carl Wilson will temporarily replace Patrick Keliher as commissioner but must win Senate approval to keep the post on a permanent basis.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure
Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Fish Bones Grill expanding hours to open Monday night
The Lewiston restaurant has not been open on Monday nights since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
US attorney general threatens Gov. Mills with lawsuit over transgender athletes
‘Maine should be on notice,’ Pam Bondi said in a letter to the Maine governor over compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on transgender students competing in school sports.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Chamber of commerce leader says local consumers seem to be spending less
Lewiston-Auburn Metro Chamber of Commerce, CEO and President Shanna Cox hears businesses are noticing lower sales.