The extension gives councilors more time to work on a needle exchange law.
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Auburn council OKs mobile home lot rent moratorium
Residents urged the council to take action amid steep rent increases reported over the last year.
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Posted inFood, Maine, News
James Beard Awards names 7 Maine semifinalists
The nominations include national category nods for Outstanding Restaurateur, Outstanding Bakery, and five of the 20 nominations for Best Chef: Northeast.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Live updates: Westbrook mayor denounces immigration arrests
Reports of ICE activity in Maine have intensified, while a Department of Homeland Security leader told Fox News that federal officers have identified over 1,000 targets across the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Mountain Valley teachers to expand outdoor learning tools with mini grants
Nearly 100 Maine educators are receiving funding for the first time for 146 outdoor learning projects across the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
One year in, Trump’s Maine supporters say he’s ‘doing a great job’
President Trump has brought a flurry of broad-reaching changes since taking office one year ago, and they’ve been largely welcomed by Republican voters.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls prepare to fight natural hazards
Residents from the tri-town area met Jan. 8 with Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments to review vulnerability data and prioritize actions to reduce risks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
After a year in Lewiston, Mancini’s Deli wants to expand its reach
The Buzz: Italian deli concept is a hit with customers.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston City Council appoints youth worker to fill Ward 5 vacancy
Despite local police and firefighter unions’ support for returning Eryn Soule-Leclair to her seat on the council, councilors instead chose Chrissy Noble after 4 hours of discussion to represent Ward 5.
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Reports and videos of ICE activity are increasing in Maine
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline confirms an ‘increased presence’ of agents in his city, while a flood of social media posts appears to show officers also are operating in the Greater Portland area.