The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston parents, schools, police seek gun violence fixes
In a joint safety information session, Lewiston Public Schools and Police Department shared resources with parents as rising gun violence incidents among youth troubles many.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies
Togus VA workers are fired, the Acadia hiring freeze is lifted and a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring event is canceled.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County courthouse making room for DA’s office in Farmington
The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay hires Pike Industries to pave roads, streets; extends tax, sewer payment deadline
Selectpersons also agreed to give property owners an additional 30 days after March 6 to pay back taxes or sewer fees.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Lisbon Street News named top lottery sales outlet in Maine
The Buzz: Fish Bones Grill expanding hours to open Monday nights; Chamber of Commerce: local consumers seem to be spending less.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Former Sumner officials plead guilty in town theft case
Former Fire Chief Robert Stewart and former Selectman Kelly Stewart must pay nearly $15,000 total in restitution to the town, plus court fees.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Maine’s chief justice says courts are overwhelmed and underfunded
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill’s annual State of the Judiciary address focused on decreasing public trust in state courts and the system’s financial woes.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Protesters rally against presidential executive orders in Lewiston
Several dozen demonstrators set up outside Sen. Collins’ office on Lisbon Street.
Posted inMaine, Politics
First Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins emerges
Little-known Natasha Alcala takes aim at one of nation’s most hotly contested U.S. Senate seats.