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Low census response rate threatens tens of millions in funding for Maine as count nears end

Maine has among the lowest response rates of any state for the U.

Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund endorsements Davis and Higgins

Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) Action Fund released a new round of endorsements for the election on Nov.

UMaine Extension Piscataquis County reopens to public Aug. 10

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County, 165 East Main Street, will reopen its office to the public at 8 a.

Feasibility study would find solutions to county emergency communications issues

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Representatives of the county’s fire and police departments are in agreement that long-term solutions to communications issues in the region need to be addressed, such as getting around the hilly terrain and upgrading or replacing antiquated equipment.

Court appoints receiver to oversee shuttered Hampden waste plant that owes more than $50M

A court-appointed receiver will now oversee the recently shuttered Hampden waste plant that owes tens of millions of dollars to a mix of contractors and creditors, including the bondholders that originally provided $52 million for the construction of the facility, according to recent court filings.

Maine cities and towns could lose $146M in revenue by 2020’s end due to virus

AUGUSTA — Maine cities and towns are expected to lose a collective $146 million in revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic by the end of this year, according to a projection released Aug.

Mainers can request a ballot for the November election, just not online

Maine voters can request absentee ballots for the general election beginning on Monday, though they will have to complete those requests by mail or phone for the next few weeks as the state makes improvements to its online ballot request system.

How to keep deer out of your garden

Deer are an inevitable pest for Maine gardeners.

Green light for schools to reopen highlights Maine’s unique position with COVID-19

There’s no expectation that all Maine students will return to school buildings full-time in the fall.

Weather service says Hurricane Isaias could bring wind and heavy rain to Maine mid-week

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of Maine in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias’ arrival next week.

Increase in misdialed 9-1-1 calls may be caused by smartphones and smartwatches

An estimated 240 million emergency 9-1-1 calls are made from phones in the United States each year, with least 80 percent originating from wireless devices, according to the National Emergency Number Association.

All Maine schools get the green light to reopen full time

School districts in all of Maine’s 16 counties have the green light to reopen full time for all students, based on new information from the state.

Opponents of Maine’s ranked-choice voting system try new tactic after past failures in court

AUGUSTA — Those making a fourth legal challenge in just over two years to Maine’s ranked-choice voting system are using a new lens of equity, but they will have to convince a federal judge that fundamentals have shifted since he tossed a similar suit in 2018.

These home improvements have the most bang for the buck

Whether or not you are trying to sell your house in the near future, taking time to make simple renovations to your home will be beneficial to quality of life as well as your property value.

Maine Department of Education awarded $16.9M for ‘Rethinking Remote Education Ventures’ project

AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has been awarded $16.

U.S. Sen. Collins announces nearly $17M to improve Maine K-12 education during pandemic

Nearly $9.5M in COVID-19 financial relief awarded to Maine farmers

Maine eases 50-person limit on gatherings for outdoor spectator events

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