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The chanting group that alarmed a Maine town wants local support before it returns
Residents of Kingfield are trying to prevent an an evangelical group that set up camp in town three times this summer from coming back.
Wilton Board of Selectpersons reconsiders path forward on ATV ordinance
After four votes and debate over a possible referendum, the board delayed action on the ordinance and sent it for legal review.
Jay hearings show strong support for solar moratorium and mobile home rent limits
Developer says 1,600-acre solar proposal has already been cut in half and may shrink again after residents raise environmental, tax and buffer concerns.
Washington County budget panel faults commissioners for sending preliminary spending plan with no cuts
Confronting a 27.6 percent jump in spending that could add $3.4 million to the tax burden, the Budget Advisory Committee has begun scrutiny of proposed spending.
Lubec shellfish warden resigns, urges hiring a successor with enforcement experience
The town will rely on an hourly employee until a new warden is trained, and it might add a deputy to strengthen enforcement.
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