A developer hopes to transform part of the former Androscoggin Mill into a data center, but pending state legislation threatens that plan.
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Suspects on loose following car theft, burglaries at cannabis, gun shops in Androscoggin County
The two suspects were spotted in a Ford F-150 Lightning that was stolen in Auburn and later recovered in Westbrook, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders
Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.
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Inmate, 75, dies in Maine prison
Milo Richards was serving a 20-year sentence for gross sexual assault at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, according to the Maine Department of Corrections.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
4 takeaways from Kennebunk-area schools’ proposed budget
Last year’s budget failed twice before voters in RSU 21 — which also covers Kennebunkport and Arundel — approved a pared-back version on the 3rd attempt.
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What to know about Topsham-area school district’s $61.4M proposed budget
Under the current proposal, taxpayers in Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin and Bowdoinham would contribute $37.6 million total to the schools.
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Live Midcoast theater worth catching this spring
Get your tickets for these upcoming plays and musicals.
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Kennebunkport officials weigh changes to tour bus rules amid congestion complaints
The town select board is also discussing adjustments to funding for the annual Christmas Prelude celebration.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Janet Mills has a new Supreme Judicial Court nominee
The nomination of Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris Taub is the 7th the governor has made to fill a vacancy on Maine’s highest court.
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Chellie Pingree urges feds to address delays hobbling affordable housing in Maine
The congresswoman called for action in response to a Press Herald analysis that showed the Build America, Buy America program is slowing construction.