A Maine Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson says the intent is to ‘update outdated references and clarify vague language’ in the existing rules.
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What to know about Maine’s ranked-choice voting system and arguments to expand it
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will soon weigh in on whether lawmakers could expand ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and State House races in the November general election.
Wilton plans April 1 meeting on possible police partnership with Jay
Residents at the public meeting will hear options for sharing police services with Jay and can give feedback before the town decides how to proceed.
Farmington Select Board sets 6-month budget ahead of March 23 vote
Farmington Select Board approved a proposed six-month municipal budget that will go before voters March 23.
Livermore to elect select board members April 28
Two seats are up for grabs, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the town’s 2026 annual report.
Vietnam-era veterans honored in Rumford
The American Legion hosted a luncheon for area veterans, including hair cuts, cake and information for the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Livermore Falls town meeting set for April 28
Voters will decide budgets, elections and several policy questions at the annual town meeting.
Roxbury voters to decide budget at March 15 meeting
Among the articles is one to use $269,000 from the Roxwind tax increment financing account to rebuild a culvert on Main Street.
12-year-old skier hospitalized after hitting trees at Black Mountain in Rumford
The boy was free-skiing with friends Sunday, went off the trail, over a steep embankment and into trees, a ski area official said.
Carrabassett Valley shooting: State police launch investigation
The Maine State Police confirmed they are investigating an incident in Carrabassett Valley on Sunday night.