Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance
Restricting syringe service programs to a 1:1 exchange would be “detrimental” to public health, Maine CDC director says.
Bucking national trends, a third of Maine towns still count ballots by hand
Maine’s other municipalities use voting tabulation devices, which studies have shown are faster and more accurate.
‘All emergencies are local until they’re not’: How one Maine town is prepping for its next disaster
Like much of inland Maine, Norridgewock was isolated when rivers surged late last December. Town officials don’t want to be in that position again.
Communities mostly in compliance with new housing law as deadline passes
LD 2003 requires municipalities to allow an accessory dwelling on any lot with an existing single-family home, and two to four units on any lot with an existing single-family home in certain areas.
Denmark considers tightening regulations on water extraction despite Poland Spring opposition
The proposed changes come as statewide efforts to curb large-scale extraction have failed in recent years.
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