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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Advocates say Medicaid rule changes would cut disability services for some Maine kids
A Maine Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson says the intent is to ‘update outdated references and clarify vague language’ in the existing rules.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
What to know about Maine’s ranked-choice voting system and arguments to expand it
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will soon weigh in on whether lawmakers could expand ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and State House races in the November general election.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton plans April 1 meeting on possible police partnership with Jay
Residents at the public meeting will hear options for sharing police services with Jay and can give feedback before the town decides how to proceed.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Select Board sets 6-month budget ahead of March 23 vote
Farmington Select Board approved a proposed six-month municipal budget that will go before voters March 23.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News
Livermore to elect select board members April 28
Two seats are up for grabs, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the town’s 2026 annual report.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
Vietnam-era veterans honored in Rumford
The American Legion hosted a luncheon for area veterans, including hair cuts, cake and information for the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News
Livermore Falls town meeting set for April 28
Voters will decide budgets, elections and several policy questions at the annual town meeting.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
Roxbury voters to decide budget at March 15 meeting
The 2026-27 municipal budget is set at $804,903, an increase of $90,343 from last year.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
12-year-old skier hospitalized after hitting trees at Black Mountain in Rumford
The boy was free-skiing with friends Sunday, went off the trail, over a steep embankment and into trees, a ski area official said.