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Paris Select Board cuts code officer, town clerk to 24-hour workweek
Amid a tense Select Board meeting that included flashes of lewd acts on its big screen, the board voted to cut employee hours that will impact taxpayer services, almost 40 code violations wait for investigation on the code officer’s desk and for the foreseeable future citizens may not be able to pay their taxes during weekday afternoons.
Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7
President Donald Trump’s order imposing new tariffs on goods from scores of countries and the European Union starting in seven days has injected a new dose of uncertainty in an already uncertain process
Trump says Republicans should vote ‘the exact opposite’ of Susan Collins
Maine’s senior senator has voted against Trump’s top priorities, including a large tax-and-spend bill and $9 billion rescission package that cut foreign aid and funding for public broadcasting. Both passed without her support.
What do we know about murder-suicides in Maine? Not enough.
An improperly redacted investigative report about a case in Sabattus this April shows the limitations of what can be learned. In most cases, even less is publicly revealed.
Central Maine Healthcare notifies patients of data breach in June
While the hospital system’s computers were down following the breach, patients reported barriers to care and medications for urgent health concerns.
RSU 73 school board member resigns, citing health
Brian Riley of Livermore, whose resignation letter was read at a recent meeting, also criticized board members.
Maine offshore wind projects blown away by federal cancelation of plans
The Trump administration is halting plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development.
Lewiston High School honors its summer graduates
Diplomas were awarded to 22 students, with 13 marching during their graduation ceremony Thursday evening.
Another change to deer hunting licensing system gives hunters an edge
In some Wildlife Management Districts, hunters will be able to take a buck and a doe by signing up for permits for both.