Eight people were laid off from Acadia National Park, cutting the popular tourist attraction’s year-round staff by about 10%.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Trump gets near-universal approval from Maine Republicans, poll finds
But more than half of those surveyed in the UNH poll — 54% — believe Elon Musk’s role in the administration is inappropriate.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Fayette Select Board reviews budget and rising costs for emergency services
The Fayette Select Board discussed ongoing efforts to address concerns over inequitable pricing for internet service, and offered support for a bill to give county commissioners greater flexibility in setting municipal tax payment schedules.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield proposes charging nonresidents for fire calls
The town will also charge insurance companies for any mutual aid requests.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Labor union leaders, including former BIW worker, call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding to counter China
Brian Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works pipefitter who is now president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined 3 other labor leaders in the joint letter to the president.
Posted inBethel, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, River Valley, The Buzz
Extra Space Storage ready to open in Auburn
The Center Street facility offers about 750 storage units.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston considers tax relief for seniors while looking at ‘tight’ budget
The framework for a tax relief program for seniors is modeled after similar programs in other municipalities, but officials appear hesitant as a difficult budget year looms.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Weekly influenza cases nearly double in Maine over last 3 weeks
Maine logged more than 2,000 cases last week as the number of infections continues to rise.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Referendum to require voter ID and tighten absentee voting rules qualifies for November ballot
The proposal also would eliminate ongoing absentee voting and place limits on the use of and number of absentee ballot drop boxes, among other things.