Durham select board members took the first step at Tuesday’s meeting to resolve the $3.6 million municipal budget, which was left up in the air after last week’s contradictory town vote. “The town approved in the spending articles a total amount to be raised greater than the levy limit and said ‘no’ to raising the […]
2021
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Bills requiring photo ID for Maine voters poised for defeat in Legislature
On a series of party-line votes, 3 bills that would require voters to show photo ID at the polls were rejected by majority Democrats on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Bridgton town offices closed due to COVID-19
The Bridgton town offices will remain closed until April 22 due to a positive case of COVID-19 among town employees, according to a notice posted to the town’s website Monday. The employee was last present at the offices at 3 Chase St. on April 8, and any members of the public that are deemed to […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
More administrative changes coming to New Gloucester
The New Gloucester Selectboard has accepted the resignation of Town Planner Scott Hastings, who joined the town in 2017. Hastings’ last day on the job is April 15. “I have enjoyed my time with the town and have found the people here a pleasure to work with,” Hastings wrote in his resignation letter. “This town […]
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Authorities seek Waterford burglary suspects
After a camp owner spotted a man stealing from a vehicle, the suspects fled, eventually ditching their car and leaving an 11-year-old behind, police say.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Senate OKs tough former regulator as market watchdog chief
Gary Gensler is confirmed on a mostly party-line vote of 53-45 to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Mobile vaccination unit coming to Windham
A mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be stationed at the Windham Mall, 795 Roosevelt Trail, Sunday, April 18, through Thursday, April 22. Appointments are available by calling the Community Vaccination Line at 888-445-4111. The mobile unit, a partnership between the sate and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has the ability to provide 250 Moderna vaccinations […]
Posted inNation & World
Biden’s gamble: Will pulling troops from Afghanistan revive extremist threat?
Analysis: The president is taking a calculated risk that extremists in Afghanistan can be countered by U.S. and partner forces elsewhere in the region.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Rain, wind and snow return to Maine on Friday
April snow isn’t that uncommon, but it certainly feels like a setback when the flowers have already begun blooming.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Douglass resigns from Windham Town Council
The Windham Town Council unanimously accepted David Douglass’ resignation Tuesday night. Douglass was absent from the meeting and no reason given at the meeting for his decision to leave his post. Douglass was elected in 2019 and previously served on the Planning Board, including as chairperson. The Town Council is currently accepting applications to fill […]