The Comprehensive Planning Committee is looking for more feedback from residents about what they think of proposed future land use maps.
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Proposed budget for Rumford-area schools cuts 19 positions
‘This is just a really bad budget cycle year for us. None of these are easy,’ the school board chairman said.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Jury finds Bridgton man guilty of murder in partner’s death
Eric Knight was charged with depraved indifference murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.
Posted inCommunity, News
Lewiston council seeks delay in revaluation, supports cutting 8 city positions to lower budget
City councilors abandoned the idea of phasing in the property revaluation over 2 or 3 years because of cost and confusion.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP’s new rate plan could mean short-term bill decrease, long-term hike
The utility’s latest proposal could bring bills down about $4 this summer, but critics say the savings won’t last.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Spring bees, softball and a rescue are the focus of Lewiston area week in photos
Maine Trust photographers select some of their favorite images from April 10-16, 2026.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Here’s what happened with Wabanaki legislative priorities
The tribes in Maine secured some victories, including tax breaks and a representative for the Mi’kmaq Nation.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton to ask voters to weigh in on police service collaboration with Jay
Residents will vote on four options for police collaboration with Jay during the June 9 primary election.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
From cellphone bans to the funding formula, major education changes became law
The Legislature passed consequential reforms, including some long-fought changes to school construction funding and making free community college permanent.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions
The Farmington Planning Board approved a 1-megawatt solar project on Farmington Falls Road after extensive questions and concerns from board members and residents.