1 year ago
Woodland Select Board chairperson chosen illegally
A member of Woodland’s Select Board was illegally chosen to be the board chair Tuesday night and has since rescinded that position.
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1 year ago
Presque Isle unveils proposed $26M budget during council workshop
Interim city manager Lewis Cousins introduced the proposed 2024 budget with adjustments made by previous city manager Martin Puckett who resigned earlier this month. Total municipal expenses for the city are estimated at $26 million, up from $25 million this year.
1 year ago
New ACAP facility to be named after commissioner from Wallagrass
ACAP’s new housing facility will be named after Norman Fournier, a County Commissioner based in Wallagrass with a long history of community service to the region.
1 year ago
Loring properties, solar farms give Limestone significant mill rate decrease
The 2023 mill rate will be 22.69 mills per $1,000 of property value, compared with 28 mills in 2022. It’s the lowest mill rate the town has had since 2019 when the rate was 20.62, according to state valuation records.
1 year ago
On 3rd day of public hearing, Wolfden says rezoning approval will boost its value
Getting Maine Land Use Planning Commission rezoning approval means more investment dollars for Canadian junior mining company Wolfden, according to company officials.
1 year ago
County Commissioners tour site of future $3 million Sinclair fire station
County officials cited a serious need to replace Sinclair’s fire station, which is too small to accommodate modern fire vehicles.
1 year ago
Woodland will hold special election to replace Select Board chairperson
Woodland’s Select Board voted to accept the resignation of its former chairperson, Harold Tardy, and hold a special election to replace him in December.
1 year ago
LUPC hearing, day 2: Pollution from mines is inevitable
Metallic mineral mines can seep toxic materials from any number of natural sources, according to expert testimony during the second day of Maine Land Use Planning Commission public hearings regarding the Pickett Mountain Project.
1 year ago
Perham Select Board extends funding for Tangle Ridge Road project
The Perham Select Board approved an extension to use American Rescue Plan Act funding for a road project that is on hold until a contractor finishes another job. The board voted 2-0 for the extension during Monday night’s meeting.
1 year ago
Public invited to meetings about new Limestone, Fort Fairfield ports of entry
Community members can lend their voices to discussions on new ports of entry for Limestone and Fort Fairfield.
