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Maine’s next wildlife protection plan will consider climate threats

by Penelope Overton June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

The once-a-decade conservation blueprint will weigh climate change threats, include plants as well as animals and emphasize habitat protection.

Business, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine

Livermore Falls board names some to new Marijuana Ordinance Committee

by Pam Harnden June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Selectmen voted to change the committee from nine to seven members.

Maine, Politics

How do I find my polling place? Can I still register to vote? And more election questions answered.

June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

Maine voters will head to polling places across the state Tuesday to approve or reject local school budgets.

Maine, Politics

Care workers gather at Maine State House to join call for wage increases

by Joe Lawlor June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Advocates say the state needs to support raises for direct care workers so nursing homes, group homes and other agencies can compete for staff with fast food restaurants and retailers.

Maine, News, Politics

Proposed tax increases spark clash in Maine Legislature

by Randy Billings June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

Advocates urged lawmakers to increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations, but Republicans vowed to oppose any new taxes.

Androscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, The Buzz

Auburn developer taps the brakes on new apartment plans

by Christopher Wheelock June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

At Kittyhawk Apartments, 24 more units are on pause as developer watches the economy, tariffs and construction costs.

Maine, News

Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County continues to divide commissioners

by Jake Freudberg June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

A majority of county commissioners said they still object to a land trust’s acquisition of more than 1,800 acres next to Moxie Pond on behalf of the federal government.