Lisbon councilors discussed several goal ideas during its January workshop but settled on five to focus on, including consolidating town services and a new public safety building.
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Oxford food pantry closing due to lack of funds
The final day of distribution is March 6.
South Paris woman dies Monday afternoon in Poland crash
Hazardous road conditions and unsafe speed were contributing factors in the crash, police said.
Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down
Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.
Two in custody after shots fired in North Berwick
A section of Route 4 from Dennett Road to Buffum Road was closed during the incident Tuesday.
Turner man killed in Canton head-on crash; four others injured
A Rumford teen was flown to a Portland hospital with life-threatening injuries. Three children were injured and transported to a Lewiston hospital.
Another earthquake recorded in Maine
The smaller earthquake Sunday night was recorded 21 miles northwest of Millinocket.
Property owners worry about higher taxes after revaluation visits
What people are saying about letting property inspectors into their homes.
Maine needs more housing fast, but tariffs could slow efforts
Experts say the 25% tariff on steel and the threatened 25% tax on Canadian goods could increase home prices by up to 10%, undermining efforts to boost housing production and affordability.
Will Auburn residents open their doors for property inspectors?
When residents were asked whether they would allow inspectors into their homes as the city conducts a revaluation, the general consensus was that the effort will lead to nothing but higher taxes.