Well-known Maine legislators Sawin Millett and Lisa Kiem will replace the two veterans when the new county term begins in January.
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Posted inEvents, Maine, News
Fayette Select Board awards public works garage roof contract
Exterior specialist Troy Trimble recommended AdvanTech sheathing as the preferred material for the project.
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Posted inFranklin, News
Kingfield Select Board discusses sidewalk clearing and speed initiatives
The Kingfield Select Board discussed winter sidewalk maintenance challenges, promoted a communitywide speed reduction initiative, and addressed pedestrian safety concerns during its recent meeting.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine crime rates fell again in 2023, continuing a downward trend
The number of reported rapes, aggravated assaults and robberies were all down last year, but there were increases in drug and animal cruelty crimes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine OKs Unitil’s $72M acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas
Regulators approved the deal with a requirement that the company report greenhouse gases it discharges and not increase rates before 2027.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police round up cattle after cows tumble out of trailer on the Maine Turnpike
Maine State Police said two of the cows were seriously hurt while one of the animals made a bid for freedom by running into the woods near Maine Turnpike exit 79.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine officially casts its Electoral College votes for Harris, Trump
Three votes were cast each for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and one vote each for Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers prefer fake Christmas trees? For real
An online poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire’s Survey Center also tested public opinion about Christmas movies, holiday expressions and whether people were expecting snow next week.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Bus flips in Sumner; driver and passenger escape injury
A bus driver and a passenger were uninjured after a school bus slid on ice and flipped onto its side.