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/
Biddeford officials commit to resolving debt with contractor over homeless shelter https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2024/12/18/biddeford-officials-commit-to-resolving-debt-with-contractor-over-homeless-shelter
Collins, King back $895B defense bill with traumatic brain injury reforms https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2024-12-18/collins-king-back-895-billion-defense-bill-with-traumatic-brain-injury-reforms
Rangeley firefighters enhance training with purchase of ‘fire box’ device https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/rangeley-firefighters-enhance-training-with-fire-box-device-stephen-tabitha-king-foundation/97-e55ce978-0146-4b8a-a318-48ca64df9dd2
Belfast seeks feedback on grant https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/local/belfast-seeks-feedback-on-grant/article_78544db2-b988-11ef-a5a8-f7bc3ee8c96a.html
Crime stats show changes in offenses for Midcoast in 2023 https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/publicsafety/crime-stats-show-changes-in-offenses-for-midcoast-in-2023/article_659ad680-bbf6-11ef-addf-dbde27326f25.html
A translation software invented in Portland schools expands its reach https://www.pressherald.com/2024/12/17/a-translation-software-invented-in-portland-schools-expands-its-reach/
National gun safety advocates credit Maine for post-Lewiston reforms https://www.pressherald.com/2024/12/18/national-gun-safety-advocates-credit-maine-for-post-lewiston-reforms/
Maine delegation urges IRS to reconsider Bangor Tax Assistance Center closure https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2024-12-17/maine-delegation-urges-irs-to-reconsider-bangor-tax-assistance-center-closure
Maine energy plan outlines path to 100% clean electricity by 2040 https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2024-12-17/maine-energy-plan-outlines-path-to-100-clean-electricity-by-2040