Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Gov. Janet Mills recently asked federal officials to extend the maximum amount of time eligible immigrants and asylum seekers have for extensions on work permit renewals, from 180 days to 540.
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Posted inMaine, River Valley
Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear
Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown or tan colored snow. Schools were asked to tell children not to play with ‘brown snow.’
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Posted inMaine
Snow Tracker: Snowfall amounts from Tuesday’s overnight storm
National Weather Service reported amounts for the latest storm.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine
Sabattus advises residents of bacteria in town water
Coliform bacteria has been found in the Sabattus water supply but water officials stress that the bacteria is harmless.
Posted inMaine, News
Officials consider banning lawn mowing, fertilizers around Belgrade Lakes
A series of measures proposed by town officials is aimed at improving the Belgrade Lakes’ water quality, which has remained poor in recent years.
Posted inMaine, News
After several inches of snow, heavy rain and strong winds on tap for Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a ‘significant threat for power outages’ along the coast and just inland.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Litchfield Select Board committee finds separation from Regional School Unit 4 ‘unlikely’
Two-year feasibility examination of creating its own school district looked at costs, public support, pitfalls, legal hurdles and benefits.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta church offers free Christmas day dinners for pickup
AUGUSTA — A free curbside pickup Christmas dinner and dessert is set to be provided by South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner and dessert. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like […]
Posted inMaine
Sen. King introduces bill to study low-level blast injuries on military personnel
The Lewiston shooter who killed 18 people in October had been exposed to thousands of low-level blasts during years of grenade training.