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Canton resident complains about Water District and its superintendent
Canton resident Jody Larrivee complained that the Canton Water District and its Superintendent Shawn Goodrow displayed an “unwillingness to be transparent and forthcoming with ratepayers,” among other complaints, he said during the Select Board meeting on Tuesday.
How Trump campaign has been forced to adapt to assassination threats
Campaign officials have been warned by the government about the possibility of poisoning threats. His team has gotten nervous about drones targeting him at golf courses and at outdoor venues after hearing briefings from the Secret Service.
Jay board approves shoreland zoning permit for New England Clean Energy Connect corridor
The existing permit will expire in November.
Wilton board sends new proposed Cannabis Ordinance to town vote Oct. 1
The proposal limits the recreational and medical caregiver retail stores to a combined limit of five.
Teamsters will not endorse for president, in blow to Democrats
The nonendorsement comes 2 days after union leaders and members met privately with Vice President Kamala Harris so she could lay out her case for an endorsement.
MrBeast, Amazon sued by competitors from reality show over alleged ‘unsafe’ conditions
The filing alleges that the multimillion-dollar company behind YouTube’s most popular channel failed to provide minimum wages, overtime pay, uninterrupted meal breaks and rest time for competitors.
Lisbon to continue LACO food pantry lease negotiation, consider taking over local EMS service
Councilors seemed more agreeable to Lisbon Area Christian Outreach food pantry lease requests.
Maine Republicans launch attack ads in 4 state Senate races
It’s the largest ad buy since Labor Day, the traditional start of the fall campaign season, and comes after Democrats mailed flyers opposing a Republican candidate trying to flip a Senate seat in Windham.