A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.
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New details emerge about proposed southern Maine data center
Local officials and stakeholders will appear before state lawmakers Thursday to discuss the project.
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Auburn parishioners celebrate Ash Wednesday
Russ Dillingham captures an annual ceremony highlighting God’s grace and forgiveness.
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Hundreds of Maine schools are in disrepair. Many could become housing.
A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander
Winter still in full swing at Rangeley Lake
Snow piles up Feb. 7 outside a pondside building in Rangeley.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Rangeley Friends of the Arts to offer free winter movie series at Lakeside Theater
The movie series will show classic and family films every weekend from Feb. 20 through March 29 with no tickets required.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine could finally require mold, chemical testing for medical cannabis
The proposal to hold the state’s medical market to the same safety standards as its recreational counterpart reflects a reckoning for the industry, and the bill still faces significant opposition from the industry.
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Auburn waste plant hits city, member towns with $1M charge and raises fees
The charge to Auburn will be over $600,000 and tipping fees to all 12 member towns are rising 63%.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield seeks volunteers for climate working group
A workshop Feb. 9 set out ideas for the working group to consider, including a hazard mitigation plan and emergency route planning.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Maine college endowments saw big gains in 2025
The University of New England and University of Maine grew their investments more than 30% and 19%, respectively, in 2025.