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Madawaska and paper mill clash over tax bill

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/aroostook/madawaska-rejects-twin-rivers-paper-mills-25m-abatement-request-joam40zk0w/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

As lawsuits threaten state climate superfunds, officials caution Maine from adopting new one

https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/05/05/as-lawsuits-threaten-state-climate-superfunds-officials-caution-maine-from-adopting-one-now/?emci=6d558e73-e129-f011-8b3d-6045bded8cca&emdi=263e57af-692a-f011-8b3d-6045bded8cca&ceid=387779

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Angus King’s son will run for governor as a Democrat in 2026

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/politics/elections/angus-kings-son-will-run-for-maine-governor-2026-joam40zk0w/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Paul LePage moves from Florida to Augusta to run his next campaign

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/05/politics/elections/paul-lepage-moves-from-florida-to-augusta-his-next-campaign/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Edgecomb planning board approves 1 application, tables another

https://www.wiscassetnewspaper.com/article/edgecomb-select-board-and-old-county-road-residents-reached-solution-their-dispute-over

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Auburn council supports $128.4M budget despite concern for cuts

https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/05/05/auburn-council-supports-128-4-million-budget-despite-concern-for-cuts/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Bill to allow New Sharon to dissolve water district dies in legislative committee

https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/05/05/bill-that-would-have-allowed-new-sharon-to-dissolve-water-district-dies-in-legislative-committee/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Chesterville reviews $80K solar proposal for town buildings

https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/05/05/chesterville-reviews-80000-solar-proposal-for-town-buildings/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Lawmakers want to force Maine to keep docking ferries overnight on islands

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/midcoast/midcoast-government/lawmakers-want-maine-keep-docking-ferries-overnight-on-islands-joam40zk0w/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Farmington noise limits waived for Independence Day concert

https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/05/06/farmington-noise-limits-waived-for-independence-day-concert/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Bethel business owners surprised town pays their tipping fees

https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/05/05/bethel-business-owners-surprised-town-pays-their-tipping-fees/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Rockland council to vote on top option for McLain housing project

https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/rockland-council-to-vote-on-top-option-for-mclain-housing-project/article_0307a67d-2ce1-4695-aa56-eef26f68d88f.html

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Rockland budget comes in less than 1% increase

https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/rockland-budget-comes-in-less-than-1-increase/article_5a505679-271e-4c17-8c43-1884e62a54eb.html

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Medical cannabis industry organizes against mold testing and plant tracking bills

https://www.pressherald.com/2025/05/05/medical-cannabis-industry-organizes-against-mold-testing-plant-tracking-bills/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Bellows issues final wording on ballot question

https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/bellows-issues-final-wording-on-ballot-question/article_ae0e0f93-1e9d-4540-a491-c808def61b6f.html

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

York County homeless shelter to close due to lack of funding

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/housing/2025/05/05/york-county-homeless-shelter-to-close

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Brewer OKs new $29M school budget

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/bangor/bangor-education/brewer-oks-new-29m-school-budget/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Governor Mills lets Maine child marriage ban become law without her signature

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/politics/state-politics/maine-janet-mills-child-marriage-ban-law-no-signature/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Maine housing advocates warn of coming ‘tsunami’ of USDA foreclosures on rural homes

https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/05/06/maine-housing-advocates-warn-of-coming-tsunami-of-usda-foreclosures-on-rural-homes/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Portland extends moratorium on new hotel projects

https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2025-05-06/portland-extends-moratorium-on-new-hotel-projects

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Anonymous community member repairs vandalism damage at Charleston cemetery

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/community/lord-cemetery-charleston-vandalism-damage-repairs-anonymous/97-8e47082a-54c8-4def-8c1c-44c50ce8e8cd

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Bill to license Maine home contractors advances along party lines

https://wgme.com/news/i-team/bill-to-license-maine-home-contractors-advances-along-party-lines#

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Following Van Buren’s lead, other towns eye college collabs

https://thecounty.me/2025/05/05/education/following-van-burens-lead-other-towns-eye-college-collabs/

This entry was posted in General on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by benthomas.

Maine voter ID proposal runs into strong opposition at public hearing

https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/05/02/maine-voter-id-proposal-runs-into-strong-opposition-at-public-hearing/

This entry was posted in General on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by benthomas.

Susan Collins cites ‘serious objections’ to Trump’s budget, plans ‘aggressive’ hearing schedule

https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/05/02/collins-criticizes-proposed-cuts-in-trumps-budget-plans-aggressive-hearing-schedule/

This entry was posted in General on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by benthomas.

Maine settles lawsuit against USDA over $3M in school funds

https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/05/02/maine-settles-case-over-frozen-usda-school-funds/

This entry was posted in General on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by benthomas.

Selectboard members tell Commissioner Goodkowsky LCTV proposal bad idea

https://www.wiscassetnewspaper.com/article/selectmen-voice-opposition-commissioner-about-lctv-proposal/257265

This entry was posted in General on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by benthomas.

Norway plans to preserve historic railings on Quartz Bridge

https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/05/05/norway-plans-to-preserve-historic-railings-on-quartz-bridge/

This entry was posted in General on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by benthomas.

Trump administration says it’ll pay immigrants in the U.S. illegally $1,000 to leave the country

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2025/05/05/trump-administration–1-000-payments-immigrants-illegally-in-u-s-

This entry was posted in General on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by benthomas.

Maine lawmakers consider bills to require medical cannabis testing

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2025/05/05/maine-lawmakers-consider-bills-to-require-medical-cannabis-testing

This entry was posted in General on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by benthomas.

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