Officials began looking at options following reassessments in Auburn that led to higher property taxes for many homeowners.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s ACA enrollment up slightly for 2025
Enrollment for 2025 increased 3% to 64,678 people, which is far below the peak enrollment of 84,059 in 2016.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners delay location for District Attorney’s Office
The District Attorney’s Office is expected to move back to the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street once the administrative offices are renovated.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Oxford opposes state plan for Oxford Street traffic light
The project at the intersection with Main Street is slated to be done in 2026.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Peregrine falcon rescued from Bates mill in Lewiston
The falcon had apparently chased a pigeon into the old mill before becoming lost and disoriented in the roughly one acre of mill space. It was estimated the bird had been inside the mill, away from its food and water sources, for nearly a week.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Gray man accused of threatening to bring gun to Gorham day care
Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office negotiated with the man to surrender.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine
The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors
Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield fixing computer glitch that reported inaccurate numbers to state
The state says earnings for more than half of town’s employees were not reported correctly to the unemployment bureau.