Maine’s economy accelerates along with Mainers’ income https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2024-12-20/maines-economy-accelerates-along-with-mainers-income
What does all that road salt do to the environment https://www.mainepublic.org/2024-12-20/outside-inbox-what-does-all-that-road-salt-do-to-the-environment
Town of Phillips must undo dredge of river done after last December’s floods https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/weather/severe-weather/sandy-river-maine-phillips-december-floods-2023/97-4d600701-2742-4c76-bdf1-e0166f586e8d
Petition calls for Portland to change warming shelter policy, decriminalize camping https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-housing-crisis-petition-calls-for-portland-to-change-warming-shelter-policy-decriminalize-camping#
Spanish energy giant purchases CMP parent company for $2.5B https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/12/26/spanish-energy-giant-purchases-cmp-parent-company-for-2-5b/
Lewiston boosts pay as public works down 14 employees https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/12/26/lewiston-boosts-pay-as-public-works-down-14-employees/
Maine lawmakers respond to Brunswick PFAS firefighting foam spill with new legislation https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2024/12/26/maine-lawmakers-respond-to-brunswick-pfas-firefighting-foam-spill-with-new-legislation
Governor Mills names first director of Maine’s Office of New Americans https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/12/18/gov-mills-names-first-director-of-the-office-of-new-americans/
Franklin County bans pets at county government buildings https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/12/18/franklin-county-bans-pets-at-county-government-buildings/
Waterville City Council creates task force to focus on the homeless, vulnerable https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/12/17/new-waterville-panel-to-focus-on-the-homeless-vulnerable/
Bill before Congress would give Maine $14M to fight spruce budworm https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/12/18/federal-bill-would-provide-14-million-to-fight-spruce-budworm-infestation/
Rep. Holly Stover appointed to Maine Recovery Council https://www.wiscassetnewspaper.com/article/rep-holly-stover-appointed-maine-recovery-council/253419
Wilton approves a new ice skating rink https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/12/18/wilton-approves-purchase-of-new-ice-skating-rink-for-kineowatha-park/
Harrison’s take on school consolidation rife with misinformation https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/12/18/harrisons-take-on-school-consolidation-rife-with-misinformation/
Livermore reviews Spruce Mountain Ski Area responsibilities, town updates https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/12/18/livermore-reviews-spruce-mountain-ski-area-responsibilities-town-updates/
Andover road commissioner asks town leaders for details of benefits, pay raise https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/12/18/andover-road-commissioner-asks-town-leaders-for-details-of-benefits-pay-rate/
Bethel Planning Board greenlights new building developments https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/12/18/planning-board-greenlights-new-building-developments/
Madawaska selectperson resigns, seat to remain vacant until June election https://thecounty.me/2024/12/18/county-politics/madawaska-selectman-resigns-citing-need-to-focus-on-personal-priorities/
Caribou moving forward with new police station despite over $10M price tag https://thecounty.me/2024/12/18/caribou/caribou-moving-forward-with-new-police-station-despite-over-10m-price-tag/
Woodland selectboard approves paving funds, sets town meeting and election https://thecounty.me/2024/12/18/caribou/woodland-select-board-approves-road-paving-funds-sets-town-meeting-and-election/
Caribou votes to raise fire and ambulance rates on area towns https://thecounty.me/2024/12/17/caribou/caribou-votes-to-raise-fire-and-ambulance-rates-on-area-towns/
Housing complex proposed for downtown Rockland https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/housing-complex-proposed-for-downtown-rockland/article_9a97fa2a-bd63-11ef-82e1-278ebd214289.html
Pedestrian Committee unveils plan in Belfast https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/local/pedestrian-committee-unveils-plan/article_7a280258-bc87-11ef-b88a-27678d72bcaa.html
Hundreds gathered to celebrate life of Biddeford police sergeant https://www.pressherald.com/2024/12/18/hundreds-gather-to-celebrate-life-of-biddeford-police-sergeant/
Ledoux appointed Westbrook city clerk, council to fill board vacancy https://www.pressherald.com/2024/12/18/ledoux-appointed-westbrook-city-clerk-council-to-fill-board-vacancy/
South Portland eyes 2026 referendum for Mahoney project https://www.pressherald.com/2024/12/18/south-portland-eyes-2026-referendum-for-mahoney-project/
Hancock County budget increases 14.55% https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/news/county-budget-increases-14-55/article_2b087838-bd54-11ef-a76a-4b75ceb548cd.html
Ellsworth council approves 10-year Comprehensive Plan https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/news/council-approves-10-year-comprehensive-plan/article_3cb3b746-bd45-11ef-a271-171d8aea5c3e.html
Why RFK, Jr. can’t stop Maine communities from adding fluoride to the water https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/12/19/politics/washington/why-rfk-jr-cant-stop-maine-communities-adding-fluoride-to-water/
These changes could make Brewer’s busiest road safer https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/12/18/bangor/bangor-government/changes-could-make-brewer-busiest-road-safer/