Avon, Kingfield, and Phillips approve budget while Strong narrowly opposes it.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Motorcycle rider in custody after chase, crash in Lewiston
A witness said the rider attempted to turn onto Hamel Street but went wide and nearly collided with the corner of an apartment house at the corner of Sabattus and Hamel streets.
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Community, Maine police come together for National Night Out
Maine police departments hosted the National Night Out, a nationwide campaign to connect police and the community.
Posted inLocal & State, News
MaineHousing releases $2.5 million for Lewiston homeless shelter
The critical funding from MaineHousing was promised if shelter operator Kaydenz Kitchen proved by Aug. 1 it could sustain operations for the new shelter for at least two years.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State restricts Piscataquis County Jail operations after it fails to meet key standards
The Maine Department of Corrections has ordered the jail to stop new intakes, return boarded inmates to their original facilities and create a plan to address its shortcomings.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Federal data suggests Maine had the highest electricity hike last year. The picture is not so clear.
A report that residential prices rose in Maine by more than a third raised some alarms, but state officials say the true cost to ratepayers is much lower.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine unlikely to wade into national battle over congressional redistricting
Democratic leaders in some states are considering changes to congressional maps in response to an effort in Texas, but such changes are unlikely to unfold here.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school district fills two administrative positions
Jamie Toohey has been promoted to principal of Paris Elementary School. Lynn Newell is the district’s new multitiered systems of support coordinator and Hebron Station School’s interventionist.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Auburn finds compromise on building permit fees, balancing budget
Officials argued that the small increase to building permit fees would help offset staff costs while still remaining far below permitting costs in other cities, keeping any effects on development to a minimum.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Wood bank in Franklin County would provide help for heating
With winter in mind, United Methodist Economic Ministry in Salem Township wants to help low-income residents get heat assistance.