Officials began looking at options following reassessments in Auburn that led to higher property taxes for many homeowners.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s ACA enrollment up slightly for 2025
Enrollment for 2025 increased 3% to 64,678 people, which is far below the peak enrollment of 84,059 in 2016.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners delay location for District Attorney’s Office
The District Attorney’s Office is expected to move back to the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street once the administrative offices are renovated.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Oxford opposes state plan for Oxford Street traffic light
The project at the intersection with Main Street is slated to be done in 2026.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Peregrine falcon rescued from Bates mill in Lewiston
The falcon had apparently chased a pigeon into the old mill before becoming lost and disoriented in the roughly one acre of mill space. It was estimated the bird had been inside the mill, away from its food and water sources, for nearly a week.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Gray man accused of threatening to bring gun to Gorham day care
Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office negotiated with the man to surrender.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
By Thursday, agencies must compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers, with a ‘reduction-in-force action’ expected next week.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.