The reversal followed criticism of the sudden freeze and a federal judge’s ruling that temporarily blocked implementation of the White House budget office’s directive.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Changes to Farmington tax payment schedule, fiscal year to be discussed Feb. 11
Farmington selectmen on Tuesday tabled changing tax payment schedule and moving to a fiscal year until the Feb. 11 meeting so that both sides could be presented at once.
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Reported flu cases in Maine double over 2 weeks
Meanwhile, COVID-19 is showing up at ‘very high’ levels in wastewater tests, even as COVID hospitalizations remain flat.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips voters to consider selling three properties, using proceeds to improve town garage, fire station
After the meeting, The Nature Conservancy will hold a listening session on the effects of flooding on the town.
Posted inMaine, News
How much snow fell Wednesday morning in Maine? Explore our snow tracker map
York County was hit the hardest Wednesday morning, with 3.3 inches reported in Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inMaine, News
Founder of nonprofit that bought Maine newspapers stepping down as CEO
Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro co-founded the trust in 2021 and has been its CEO since, leading the acquisition of daily and weekly newspapers and websites in Maine previously owned by Reade Brower.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland Jetport’s controversial parking expansion OK’d despite environmental concerns
City Planning Board Chairman Brandon Mazer expressed disappointment as board members approved the $8 million project, which would add 265 long-term surface parking spaces.
Posted inMaine
Another, weaker, earthquake shakes same area off coast of Maine
The 2.0 earthquake Wednesday morning was about 5.5 miles off York Harbor, the same region as the magnitude 3.8 earthquake on Monday.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
White House tells federal workers they can resign now, get paid through September
The email is the most sweeping effort yet by the new Trump administration to shrink the ranks of government employees.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins in spotlight for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmation hearings
Maine’s Republican senator plans to question both during separate hearings scheduled for Thursday morning, and she is seen as a possible swing vote.