A grand jury indicts Jose F. Mota Jr. on five felonies.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County makes history with five commissioners representing about 30,000 people
Gov. Janet Mills swore in the commissioners on Tuesday at the Franklin County Courthouse.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins officially named chair of powerful Senate committee
Maine’s senior senator now leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, which oversees spending decisions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
USM eliminates 6 marketing positions
A University of Southern Maine administrator said the decision follows an assessment of department strategy. The university plans to create 5 new positions in their place.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Suspects in fatal Morrill’s Corner attack ask judge to lift no-contact orders
The 5 suspects pleaded not guilty last month to elevated aggravated assault charges related to the July shooting that killed 54-year-old Susan McHugh, of Gray.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden backs 2 constitutional amendments
The Democrat is seeking term limits and an amendment that would require a supermajority to pass almost all bills before the Senate.
Posted inMaine
62-lot senior neighborhood proposed on rural Monmouth site
The Monmouth Planning Board will hold a public hearing Thursday evening on the proposed single-family senior housing development.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills administration warns lawmakers about looming budget gap
The governor’s budget office tells lawmakers that spending cuts, program changes and new revenues would likely be needed, but also warned against relying on rainy day funds or income tax increases.