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Chesterville Select Board adopts General Assistance Ordinance

by Rebecca Richard November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

The vote was 3-2, with concerns about Maine’s Office of New Americans relocating immigrants to boost the workforce and the economy long-term.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Wilton board votes to take legal action on property violating Zoning Ordinance

by Donna M. Perry November 11, 2024November 14, 2024

Jayson Masterson, owner of 38 Weld Road, wrote in a Facebook Message to the Sun Journal that he has been trying to clean up and has cleaned up a lot of the mess.

Maine, News, River Valley

Rumford board votes to raise taxes to comply with state law

by Bruce Farrin November 11, 2024January 16, 2025

Select Board member Frank DiConzo said when the assessed value increases the tax rate decreases because the tax rate only has to meet the assessed value.

Business, Maine, News

Uncle Henry’s may stop print publication due to printer closing

by Rachel Ohm November 11, 2024November 12, 2024

The iconic Maine classified ads magazine says that it might stop publishing its print product if it can’t find another printer.

Election 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Maine’s 2nd District race adding up to be the second costliest House campaign in the nation

by Steve Collins November 11, 2024November 12, 2024

More than $50 million poured into the contest between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault, mostly for advertising.

Community, Connections

Virtual Santa Shuffle to benefit Trees for Troops

November 11, 2024November 12, 2024

HOUSTON, TEXAS — People can celebrate the holidays in a fun and healthy way with family and friends — along with thousands of festive runners and walkers around the county — by joining the Santa Hustle Virtual Race. Whether it’s the marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K, participants can join in at the location of […]

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day

by Randy Billings November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.

News

Brunswick group organizing to do widespread PFAS screening in wake of toxic foam spill

by Kristian Moravec November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

The Brunswick Renters Organization is gearing up to create a database of PFAS levels around Brunswick Landing, highlighting concerns about toxic chemical exposure in marginalized communities and the need to raise awareness of contamination history at the former military base.