Southwest Harbor continues to look for FEMA assistance https://www.mdislander.com/news/maritime/southwest-harbor-continues-to-look-for-fema-assistance/article_53b0723b-97f2-4bb0-81c7-50fc08ec1d75.html
Faced with federal funding cuts, local libraries appeal to patrons https://lcnme.com/currentnews/faced-with-federal-funding-cuts-local-libraries-appeal-to-patrons/
Wiscasset School Committee divided over $10.8M budget https://lcnme.com/currentnews/wiscasset-school-committee-divided-over-10-8-million-budget/
Altercation at Somerville Town Office leads to charges, resignation https://lcnme.com/currentnews/altercation-at-somerville-town-office-leads-to-charges-resignation/
Gorham councilor opposes turnpike connector; the issue is headed to Augusta https://www.pressherald.com/2025/03/26/gorham-councilor-opposes-turnpike-connector-the-issue-is-headed-to-augusta/
The Downs pivoting toward ‘the meat’ of the Scarborough downtown development https://www.pressherald.com/2025/03/26/the-downs-pivoting-toward-the-meat-of-the-scarborough-downtown-development/
Falmouth to have another public hearing, vote on pesticide ordinance https://www.pressherald.com/2025/03/24/falmouth-to-have-another-public-hearing-vote-on-pesticide-ordinance/
Franklin voters approve budget, enact solar moratorium https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/news/franklin-voters-approve-budget-enact-solar-moratorium/article_af994d70-2216-4d68-968c-2f3f0f367f67.html
This safety feature is driving up Maine home costs https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/31/business/business-housing/this-safety-feature-is-driving-up-maine-home-costs-joam40zk0w/
Houlton considers tax credit for rebuilding apartments destroyed in fatal fire https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/31/aroostook/aroostook-housing/houlton-considers-tax-credit-for-rebuilding-apartments-destroyed-in-fatal-fire-joam40zk0w/
Bill could end Maine’s unique presidential election system https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/29/politics/elections/democratic-bill-could-end-maines-presidential-election-system-joam40zk0w/
Millinocket takes a step toward curbing short-term rentals https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/27/business/business-housing/millinocket-maine-cracking-down-short-term-rentals-joam40zk0w/
Bucksport town manager resigning in June https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/28/hancock/hancock-government/bucksport-maine-town-manager-susan-lessard-resigning-june/
Mills: Rural Mainers would bear brunt of potential Social Security cuts https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2025-03-31/mills-rural-mainers-would-bear-brunt-of-potential-social-security-cuts
Bellows says Trump’s order attempting to overhaul US elections is ‘unconstitutional’ https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2025-03-28/shenna-bellows-says-trumps-order-attempting-to-overhaul-us-elections-is-unconstitutional
Alna losing town clerk: Alna losing town clerk https://www.wiscassetnewspaper.com/article/alna-selectmen/256272
Federal DOE issues ‘final warning’ to Maine over Title IX https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/03/31/federal-doe-issues-final-warning-to-maine-over-title-ix/
Augusta needs to do more to help homeless residents, task force says https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/03/31/augusta-needs-to-do-more-to-help-homeless-residents-task-force-says/
York selectperson faces ethics complaint over Trump spat with town historian https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2025/03/28/york-selectman-faces-ethics-charge-over-trump-spat-with-historian/82670309007/
York residents weigh in on short-term rentals: Is an ordinance the answer? https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2025/03/27/york-maine-short-term-rentals-rules-public-forum/82649793007/
Former city leader, St. Dom’s alumnus calls it the ‘end of an era’ but still has hope https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/03/31/former-city-leader-st-doms-alumnus-calls-it-the-end-of-an-era-but-still-has-hope/
Feds provide nearly $250K to Aroostook housing group https://thecounty.me/2025/03/31/news/feds-provide-nearly-250000-to-aroostook-housing-group/
Crowds eager for housing solutions turn out for Midcoast Villager event https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/crowds-eager-for-housing-solutions-turn-out-for-midcoast-villager-event/article_ffa7de18-a630-4686-8c6c-88fdf018646c.html
Fire Department operations budget sparks discussion at Montville town meeting https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/local/fire-department-operations-budget-sparks-discussion-at-montville-town-meeting/article_153f725a-eb59-45d5-8491-e905b9f87889.html
First ‘workforce’ unit expected to arrive this week at Boothbay housing project https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/brdc/256353
Presque Isle manager who resigned twice couldn’t adjust to public sector https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/04/01/aroostook/aroostook-government/presque-isle-manager-tyler-brown-resigned-twice-couldnt-adjust-public-sector-joam40zk0w/
Bangor told him he couldn’t replace his historic roof. He’s doing it anyway https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/04/01/bangor/bangor-government/bangor-rules-cant-replace-historic-roof-doing-it-anyway-joam40zk0w/
Towns want to take over Bucksport-area dams to avoid ‘catastrophe:’ https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/31/hancock/hancock-government/towns-want-bucksport-area-dams-avoid-catastrophe/
Tribes in Maine want to expand internet gambling to offer blackjack and poker https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2025/03/31/tribes-in-maine-want-to-expand-internet-gambling-to-offer-blackjack-and-poker-
Congressional leaders silent, dismissive as Trump pitches unconstitutional third term https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2025/03/31/trump-third-term-unconstitutional-jeffries-schumer-johnson-thune-congress-