Democrats blast LePage for veto of L.D. 1546 Thursday

Gov. Paul LePage Thursday vetoed a Democratic-led bill to expand Medicaid and pay off the state's hospital debt. Democrats are asking Republican lawmakers to override the veto.

Augusta residents tell City Council budget proposal unaffordable

Some vocal residents told Augusta City Councilors that they cannot afford the 6.6 percent property tax increase proposal. In response, councilors said it wasn't likely the budget would pass as-is.

LePage, Democrats locked in State House TV feud

LePage tells reporters and allegedly tells Democrats he will move out of his office because of the disagreement, blasting Democrats for 'censorship.'

King co-sponsors bill requiring independent drone strike analysis

The legislation would require the creation of a “red team” to analyze data purporting to support a “targeted strike” against U.S.. citizens and report back to intelligence agencies within 15 days.

Rome sues “Business Person of the Year,” for allegedly violating shoreland zone ordinance

Rome town government is suing Scott and Lauren Bolduc of Rome and contractor Keenan Farwell of Mount Vernon, who operates Finishing Touch Landscape. for allegedly violating the town’s shoreland zone ordinance in a building project on Long Pond.

Board of Corrections to hear public opinion on Franklin County Jail status

The public will have the chance to weigh-in on whether or not the Franklin County Jail should be returned to a full-service facility at a hearing June 12.

Somerset County board appoints Dawn DiBlasi county administrator

Somerset County Commissioners unanimously appointed Dawn DiBlasi as the new county administrator Thursday, beginning June 10.

Fugitive rapist gets 36 to 40 years in prison

Gary Alan Irving spent most of 34 years on the lam living in Gorham under an assumed name where he held a steady job, married and had children.

Brighton Plantation residents to vote on withdrawal from Madison-based SAD 59 Tuesday

Brighton Plantation and Madison are the only communities left in the Madison-based School Administrative District 59 after Athens and Stark previously withdrew.

Mt. Blue Regional School District voters to consider $29.7 million budget Thursday

Mt. Blue Regional School District voters will consider the $29.7 million budget articles and have the option to increase or decrease proposed amounts during the 7p.m. meeting at Mt. Blue High School Thursday.

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