U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced Friday night that Maine would receive over $426 million in funds from the $468.7 billion budget passed by the U.S. Senate that evening. President Joe Biden signed the six-bill appropriations package into law on Saturday.
Androscoggin County
Jay to become a mill town once again
Godfrey Forest Products plans to manufacture a product similar to particleboard at the former Androscoggin Mill, which will create 125 jobs.
Heavy snow and rain forecast prompts flood watch issued for interior Maine
The Androscoggin River reached 13 feet — flood stage — Friday morning, and only minor flooding was expected before it was to crest in the afternoon.
Livermore Falls accepts resignation of selectman, sets special election for June 11
Selectmen also set interest rate at 7% for overdue taxes and overdue sewer bills at 8%.
Wales-based school district assesses possible closure of Libby Tozier and Sabattus Primary schools
Any move to consolidate could be affected by the town of Litchfield’s decision on whether or not to separate from RSU 4.
Normand Albert wins vacant Lisbon Town Council seat
Albert thinks the town’s growth should be scalable and sustainable.
Traffic light project for routes 26 and 122 in Poland to begin soon
The installation is expected to be finished by midsummer.
Video: Watch the former Otis Mill tower collapse in Jay
The tower that had International Paper Co. 1906 on the roof has stood for more than 100 years at the now defunct Otis Mill in Jay.
Vassalboro man charged in Greene home invasions
Deputies say Scott J. Hafford was overpowered by two men in a second home he had forced his way into with a gun.
A Mechanic Falls bridge may be named after solo sailor who vanished 40 years ago
Lawmakers seek to rename a bridge after Bill Dunlop, who crossed oceans in a one-man sailboat.