Here are some of the laws, effective August 9, that could most impact Mainers’ lives https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/08/09/here-are-some-of-the-new-laws-that-could-most-effect-mainers-lives/?emci=eb3ec4b9-bf55-ef11-991a-6045bddbfc4b&emdi=48dce4f0-3e56-ef11-991a-6045bddbfc4b&ceid=387779
New Maine state flag design unveiled https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/05/new-maine-state-flag-design-unveiled/
Here are the Maine state flag designs that didn’t fly https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/06/here-are-the-maine-state-flag-designs-that-didnt-fly/
Repurposed Lincoln mill could become world’s largest long duration energy storage system https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/06/former-lincoln-paper-mill-to-be-repurposed-into-massive-energy-storage-system/
Here are the Maine state flag designs that didn’t fly https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/06/here-are-the-maine-state-flag-designs-that-didnt-fly/
Downeaster reports record-setting ridership, revenue for 2024 fiscal year https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/06/downeaster-reports-record-setting-ridership-revenue-for-2024-fiscal-year/
Judge denies Winslow councilor’s request for protection order against town manager https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/05/judge-denies-winslow-councilors-request-for-protection-order-against-town-manager/
Wells voters overwhelmingly approve moratorium on large-scale housing projects https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/york-star/2024/08/06/wells-maine-voters-approve-building-moratorium-large-housing-projects/74689340007/
York County approves $21.5M tax commitment: see what each town will pay https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2024/08/05/york-county-approves-21-5-million-tax-commitment/74671611007/
Failure of wind turbine off Cape Cod raises questions for Maine officials https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/06/failure-of-wind-turbine-blade-off-cape-cod-raises-questions-for-maine-officials/
Hotel development in Portland booming as city seeks to amp up winter tourism https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/07/hotel-development-in-portland-booming-as-city-seeks-to-amp-up-winter-tourism/
Longtime resident and community servant donates traffic warning sign to Farmington https://dailybulldog.com/news/stephan-bunker-donates-traffic-warning-sign/
Speed data collected in Farmington helps with planning patrol locations https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/01/speed-data-collected-in-farmington-helps-with-patrolling-locations/
Fire crews put out fire at a cannabis grow facility in Lewiston https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/06/crews-battle-blaze-on-bridge-street-in-lewiston/
Oxford Hills voters reject school budget for second time https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/07/oxford-hills-voters-reject-school-budget-for-the-2nd-time/
Norway sets special town meeting for wastewater project financing https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/06/norway-sets-special-town-meeting-for-wastewater-project-financing/
Rumford-based school district to freeze $37M budget https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/06/rumford-based-school-district-to-freeze-37-million-budget/
A 90-year-old woman, suddenly homeless, is taken in by Lewiston city councilor https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/04/a-90-year-old-woman-suddenly-homeless-is-taken-in-by-lewiston-city-councilor/
Four Midcoast newspapers to merge into one publication https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/07/four-midcoast-newspapers-to-merge-into-one-publication/
Face Time: Farmington’s Tim ‘TD’ Hardy and his lifelong interest in safety and fighting fires https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/04/face-time-farmingtons-tim-td-hardy-and-his-lifelong-interest-in-safety-and-fighting-fires/
Reaction to how criminal cases are being handled prompts public forum in Rumford https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/05/reaction-to-how-criminal-cases-are-being-handled-prompts-public-forum-in-rumford/
Mexico Police Department to close, ‘go idle’ due to lack of staff https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/07/depleted-mexico-police-force-going-on-idle-status-aug-20/
New contract approved for Livermore Falls Police Department https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/06/new-contract-approved-for-livermore-falls-police-department-2/
Livermore selectboard discusses brush disposal and transfer station policies https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/06/livermore-select-board-discusses-brush-disposal-and-transfer-station-policies/
Garage with an ocean view in Harpswell selling for the price of a home https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/08/07/business/business-housing/a-maine-garage-with-an-ocean-view-is-selling-for-the-price-of-a-home/
The story of the French ‘scoundrel’ who inspired Cadillac Mountain’s name https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/08/07/hancock/hancock-culture/story-french-scoundrel-inspired-cadillac-mountain-name-maine-joam40zk0w/
Northern Light shocks Penobscot towns with bills for ambulance service https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/08/06/penobscot/penobscot-health/penobscot-towns-shocked-northern-light-bills-ambulance-services-joam40zk0w/
Bangor is bringing back trolleys https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/08/07/bangor/bangor-health/bangor-bringing-back-trolleys-joam40zk0w/
During visit to Maine, Pete Buttigieg touts infrastructure improvements in the works https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2024-08-07/during-a-visit-to-maine-pete-buttigieg-touts-infrastructure-improvements-in-the-works
August heat wave stresses New England electric grid https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2024-08-07/august-heat-wave-stresses-new-england-electric-grid