Hallowell City Manager Gary Lamb to step down in June https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/01/19/hallowell-city-manager-gary-lamb-to-step-down-in-june/
Cushing, Sezak and Millett elected as Maine County Commissioners Association 2025 officers https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/maine-county-commissioners-association-elects-2025-officers/254197
Vote on town manager raise, extension done illegally in executive session http://www.bridgton.com/vote-on-town-manager-raise-extension-illegal/
As Portland transitions away from PFAS-laden firefighting foam at Jetport, lawmakers intend to make state follow https://themainemonitor.org/jetport-pfas-foam/
Benton cemetery trees cut down angering some residents https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/01/21/benton-cemetery-trees-cut-down-angering-some-residents/
Housing project with single-family homes planned for Waterville https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/01/19/multifamily-housing-project-planned-for-waterville/
Talk on forever chemicals in Hallowell public drinking water set for Jan. 29 https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/01/19/talk-on-forever-chemicals-in-hallowell-public-drinking-water-set-for-jan-29/
Gov. Mills proposes 3-month limit on emergency housing assistance https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/01/18/gov-mills-proposes-3-month-limit-on-emergency-housing-assistance/
Senator Collins announces more than $22.6M for homeless services in Maine https://dailybulldog.com/news/senator-collins-announces-more-than-22-6-million-for-homeless-services-in-maine/
Housing, hotel coming to neglected Kmart shopping plaza in Augusta https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2025-01-20/housing-hotel-coming-to-neglected-kmart-shopping-plaza-in-augusta
DEP says it won’t complete PFAS investigation by end of year https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2025-01-20/dep-says-it-wont-complete-pfas-investigation-by-end-of-year
More than 3 million people visited Maine state parks in 2024 https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2025-01-17/more-than-3-million-people-visited-maine-state-parks-in-2024
Maine recorded 35 homicides last year, continuing upward trend https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/01/21/maine-recorded-35-homicides-last-year-continuing-upward-trend/
Lack of money seen as reason for substance use disorder problem in Franklin County https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/01/20/facing-addiction-in-franklin-county/
Crisis workers to join police in Auburn https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/01/19/crisis-workers-to-join-police-in-auburn/
Discussion on changes to Livermore Falls solar ordinance set for Jan. 22 https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/01/17/discussion-on-changes-to-livermore-falls-solar-ordinance-set-for-jan-22/
Norway to join service center lobbying group in Augusta https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/01/17/norway-to-join-service-center-lobbying-group-in-augusta/
Bethel selectboard, budget committee meet in advance of Jan. 22 special town meeting https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/01/15/bethel-to-hold-special-town-meeting-jan-22/
Aroostook’s new international bridge named best in North America https://thecounty.me/2025/01/20/business-news/aroostooks-new-international-bridge-named-best-in-north-america/
Metal mining company sells land north of Penobscot County project https://thecounty.me/2025/01/20/business-news/metal-mining-company-sells-land-north-of-penobscot-county-project/
Caribou Utilities District honored with Outstanding Wastewater Operations Award https://thecounty.me/2025/01/20/business-news/caribou-utilities-district-honored-with-outstanding-wastewater-operations-award/
Knox County victim witness advocates claim sex discrimination against the county https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/knox-county-victim-witness-advocates-claim-sex-discrimination/article_cc5dda0c-d802-11ef-a5f5-7b8cbeb66238.html
Nobleboro-Jefferson transfer station budget down 6.62%, towns to contribute more https://lcnme.com/currentnews/nobleboro-jefferson-transfer-station-budget-down-6-62-towns-to-contribute-more/
Selectboard approves reduced scope of Olde Bristol Days, cuts parade https://lcnme.com/currentnews/select-board-approves-reduced-scope-of-olde-bristol-days-cuts-parade/
Auburn-Lewiston Airport to hold meeting for master plan update https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/01/21/auburn-lewiston-airport-master-plan-update-meeting-wednesday/
Why has a historic building in Portland been vacant for more than 15 years? https://www.pressherald.com/2025/01/20/why-has-a-historic-building-in-portland-been-vacant-for-more-than-15-years/
ACLU of Maine sues Trump administration over birthright citizenship executive order https://www.pressherald.com/2025/01/21/aclu-of-maine-sues-trump-administration-over-birthright-citizenship-executive-order/
Falmouth pesticide ordinance reintroduced with minor changes https://www.pressherald.com/2025/01/21/falmouth-pesticide-ordinance-reintroduced-with-minor-changes/
North Yarmouth maps open space with an eye toward conservation https://www.pressherald.com/2025/01/21/north-yarmouth-maps-open-space-with-eye-toward-conservation/