The Select Board and Teamsters union, which represent police in the union, agreed to the adjustment that went into effect on Monday.
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Legislative committee recommends rule changes for Maine teens facing adult charges
The Legislature’s criminal justice and public safety committee approved the bill, with some amendments, on Wednesday.
First snowmobile ride of the season
Lewiston father and son take to the trails for the first time this year.
South Portland halts disputed tree removal near jetport
Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.
Monmouth fire destroys home
No injuries were reported from the fire Friday morning at 1 Bonin Road.
Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
Susan Collins heads to Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators to meet with Trump
Maine’s senior senator has been more critical of the Trump administration than most of her Republican colleagues, and will play a key role in any budget deals.
Clearing snow in Lisbon before weekend storm
A weekend storm is expected Saturday night.
Maine Mall shooting suspect was dropped off at the mall, prosecutors say
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook made his first court appearance via Zoom on Friday afternoon where a judge raised his bail to $250K cash.
King’s Head Pub opening Freeport location
The new gastropub will launch in the former Jameson Tavern space.