The City Council on Tuesday took the first of two votes needed to erase the requirement for existing buildings, following a recommendation by the Planning Board to encourage more housing development.
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House panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
The shooting has raised questions about how the gunman was able to climb onto a roof with a clear line of sight to the former president.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police arrest second suspect in Cushing death after 4-hour standoff
Maine State Police say Jason Hewett, who has been tied to a death in Cushing, was arrested Tuesday. Court documents for another suspect indicate the victim was Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro.
Posted inNation / World
‘I can’t breathe’: Eric Garner remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
The chokehold death at the hands of New York City police officers created a rallying cry and spurred protests across the country.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Paris-based school district directors approve lower budget
A public hearing on the revised budget of $50.5 million will be July 23. The referendum vote is scheduled for Aug. 6.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Maine AG looking into USM’s parking enforcement contractor
Between December and March, the attorney general’s office received 15 complaints about the company that collects ticket revenue for the University of Southern Maine in Gorham and Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola seeks full control of CMP parent
Maine regulators are reviewing the deal in which Avangrid would become a privately held company and assessing how relieving it of federal public reporting requirements would impact ratepayers.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Donald Trump feted by former rivals in show of Republican unity after shooting
The display stood in stark contrast to the dynamic facing Democrats, many of whom are increasingly uncertain that President Biden is the right choice to take on Trump in the November election.
Posted inNation / World
Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks
Federal law enforcement officials are warning of possible copycat attacks or retaliatory violence after the attempt on Donald Trump’s life, as a visibly stronger security detail surrounds the Republican nominee and President Biden.
Posted inNews
Topsham invites residents to participate in upcoming climate action workshop
The Topsham Energy Committee is hosting a workshop July 30 for residents to participate in and hear ideas on what the town’s Climate Action Plan will look like moving forward.