A legal change removes building code provisions that made it hard to erect the structures in urban areas.
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Posted inMaine, News
Legislature sends shoreland zoning enforcement bill to Gov. Mills
The governor is expected to sign L.D. 2101 to strengthen shoreland zoning enforcement — inspired by a series of violations at a property in Raymond owned by an Auburn businessman.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Passenger train service through central Maine halted by representatives in Augusta
The bill would look at the feasibility of running a passenger rail between Portland and Bangor, with stops in Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville and just west of Augusta.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lake Auburn sets records for earliest ice-out, least amount of days with ice cover
The records fell during a year in which most of Maine’s lakes and ponds saw very short periods of ice cover due to a mild winter, but that has local water quality experts on guard as spring and summer arrive.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Town of Raymond reaches settlement with Donald Buteau over shoreland zoning violations on Sebago Lake
Details of the settlement will not be fully revealed until a Select Board meeting April 4.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn
Pipe and knife-wielding man charged with robbing Auburn BJ’s Wholesale Club twice
Police say they were able to identify Jeremy Proctor ‘in part due to his unique tattoos.’
Posted inMaine, News
Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new environmental problems, experts say
As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn grows partnerships with nonprofits as demand for General Assistance surges
Auburn announced a partnership with Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services, which will work out of the city’s Community Development office on Main Street.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn woman admits to Jan. 6, 2021, riot crimes
Kimberly Sylvester, a registered nurse, denies being involved in any rioting, theft or destruction of property.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Sports
Hundreds of athletes compete at Special Olympics Maine Winter Games in Auburn
Competitors on snowshoes, skis and skates take to trails, slopes and ice.