Maine homeless shelters warn of financial crisis https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/12/05/homeless-shelters-in-maine-face-dire-funding-challenges/
Maine lawmakers question education chief over failing early childhood program https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/12/05/maine-lawmakers-question-education-chief-over-failing-early-childhood-program/
Maine launches $1M ad campaign to attract teachers amid shortage https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/12/05/maine-launches-1-million-ad-campaign-to-attract-teachers-amid-shortage/
Viles Arboretum leader leaving Augusta job https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/12/05/viles-arboretum-leader-leaving-augusta-job/
Lewiston council begins zone changes that address state legislation on housing https://www.sunjournal.com/2023/12/05/lewiston-council-begins-zone-changes-that-address-state-legislation-on-housing/
Woodland elects new selectboard member amid town government dysfunction https://thecounty.me/2023/12/05/county-politics/woodland-elects-new-select-board-member-amid-town-government-dysfunction/
Poland selectboard gets tips on municipal-owned broadband service https://www.sunjournal.com/2023/12/05/poland-selectmen-get-tips-on-municipal-owned-broadband-service/
Livermore board awards 3-year contract for mowing town properties, cemeteries https://www.sunjournal.com/2023/12/05/livermore-board-awards-3-year-contract-for-mowing-town-properties-cemeteries/
Franklin County commissioners approve $2M budget for the UT for 2024-25 https://www.sunjournal.com/2023/12/05/franklin-county-commissioners-approve-2-million-budget-for-the-unorganized-territory-for-2024-25/
Proposed rule change would limit who can challenge environmental permits https://waldo.villagesoup.com/news/proposed-rule-change-would-limit-who-can-challenge-environmental-permits/article_80d7caf2-938e-11ee-ab4d-577c4685ea36.html
Maine Supreme Court considers impact of national stalking ruling https://www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2023-12-06/maine-supreme-court-considers-impact-of-national-stalking-ruling
Biden executive order seeks to strengthen relationship with tribal nations https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2023/12/06/biden-to-sign-executive-order-on-federal-funding-for-tribal-nations-at-summit-in-washington-
Carrabassett Valley board reviews request to explore possibility of land purchase https://dailybulldog.com/features/carrabassett-valley-board-reviews-request-to-explore-possibility-of-land-purchase/
Gorham Planning Board tables preliminary approval for housing project https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/06/board-tables-preliminary-approval-for-first-phase-of-gorham-project/
Warren to discuss possible use of tax dollars from solar farm https://knox.villagesoup.com/news/warren-to-discuss-possible-use-of-tax-dollars-from-solar-farm/article_0605609e-939f-11ee-b684-938d03744ee9.html
Boothbay Harbor boards hold ordinance workshop https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/boothbay-harbor-boards-hold-ordinance-workshop/181119
South Portland adopts tree removal regulations https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/boothbay-harbor-boards-hold-ordinance-workshop/181119
Maine has 2 of the fastest-growing markets for second homes https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/06/business/maine-fastest-growing-markets-second-homes/
Maine transportation workers ‘really angry’ at high pay offered to consultants https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/06/politics/maine-transportation-workers-angry-high-pay-consultants/
Bangor’s streets and sidewalks should be plowed faster this winter https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/05/news/bangor/bangors-streets-sidewalks-plowed-faster-joam40zk0w/
Mainers wagered $37.6M during the first month of sports betting https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/05/business/maine-sports-betting-first-month/
Hermon School Department hit with ransomware attack https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/04/news/bangor/hermon-school-department-ransomware-attack/
Maine’s best-tasting water contest to be held in Bangor this week https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/human-interest/2023/12/05/maine-s-best-tasting-water-contest-to-be-held-in-bangor
Proposed rules would allow any commercial farm contaminated by PFAS to apply for financial assistance https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/12/04/proposed-rules-would-allow-any-commercial-farm-contaminated-by-pfas-to-apply-for-financial-assistance/
Auburn council passes watershed ordinance changes https://www.sunjournal.com/2023/12/05/auburn-council-passes-watershed-ordinance-changes/
Mechanic Falls town council approves amendments to land-use ordinances https://www.sunjournal.com/2023/12/04/town-council-approves-amendments-to-land-use-ordinances/
New councilors and mayor Dion sworn in in Portland https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/04/mark-dion-sworn-in-as-mayor-new-councilors-take-office-in-portland/
Westbrook mayor says he won’t seek reelection after Star of David controversy https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/04/westbrook-mayor-says-he-wont-seek-reelection-after-star-of-david-controversy/
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder reflects on a tumultuous and rewarding term https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/04/portland-mayor-kate-snyder-reflects-on-a-tumultuous-and-rewarding-term/
Longtime state representative announces run for Bath-area Senate seat https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/04/longtime-state-representative-announces-run-for-bath-area-senate-seat/