Heather Johnson’s last day will be March 1.
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Supporters of a Maine voter ID law hand in signatures to force referendum
Organizers of the petition drive pointed to the more than 170,000 signatures they’ve collected as evidence of support for a voter ID law, but Secretary of State Shenna Bellows raised concerns with various aspects of their proposal.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley camp heavily damaged by fire
The owner had been trying to thaw frozen pipes Saturday when the fire started on Russell Cove Circle.
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Public attorneys could soon represent Maine parents in child protection cases
The new Parents Counsel Division launches as Maine’s child protective system is in crisis.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Brownfield landscaping, garden business destroyed by fire
The fire at Heart and Hand is believed to have started in the chimney, according to the fire chief.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston school closes after pipe bursts
The water pipe burst Monday morning in front of Montello Elementary School.
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7 things to expect from Maine’s new Legislature
Democrats will maintain majorities in the House and Senate when lawmakers return Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine electricity bills increased again this month
The money will pay for costly improvements to transmission lines across New England, but critics say it’s excessive.
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Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters. Here are the Mainers accused of participating.
Fifteen people with ties to Maine have been charged, and most sentenced, for their alleged roles in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Watch skaters roll around Auburn roller rink
Roller skaters of all ages and abilities participate Sunday afternoon in a skate around at the Rollodrome in Auburn.