LEWISTON — A rewritten panhandling ordinance makes a clearer distinction about what can happen on city streets and what can happen on sidewalks. Councilors approved a draft of an ordinance on first reading on Sept. 3, designed to crack down on aggressive panhandlers as well as those blocking traffic. On Tuesday, they reviewed a new […]
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Chesterville to consider ordinance to protect water quality
CHESTERVILLE — A public hearing will be held Thursday on a proposed ordinance to give the town local control to protect the water quality within its boundaries. The hearing is scheduled at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. The hearing will allow residents to ask questions about the proposal before it goes to voters in […]
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Fireworks permit fee questioned
JAY — Resident Al Landry told the Board of Selectpersons on Aug. 26 that he would like the Consumer Fireworks Ordinance revisited. In particular, he said he is concerned about the $10 permit fee. Selectpersons set the fee so that half of it will go into a reserve account for the Fire-Rescue Department and the […]
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Farmington voters approve money to fix drain problem, amend ordinance
FARMINGTON — Residents voted Tuesday night to approve spending up to $15,000 to fix a failed sewer drain at the Municipal Building, Town Manager Richard Davis said Wednesday. The money will come from the town’s undesignated fund balance, which was $1.75 million on Dec. 31, 2012. The connecting line from the Municipal Building to the […]
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Special town meeting scheduled to fund West Paris Fire Department
WEST PARIS — Residents are being asked to provide an emergency infusion of cash to the depleted fire department account during a special town meeting next month. At the Sept. 26 meeting, residents will also vote on appropriating money to repair the town’s baseball field and replace the old fire station roof. A new changeable […]
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Auburn seeks help regulating flea markets
AUBURN — City officials will host a public hearing Thursday to discuss rules for flea markets, peddlers and garage sale permits. City ordinances currently require peddlers and people hosting sales on city sidewalks to get a license from the Police Department. Residents also need to get a permit to schedule a garage sale. City staff […]
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Rumford has a new fireworks ordinance
RUMFORD — As private Fourth of July celebrations loom, Town Manager Carlo Puiia wants to remind residents that voters ratified a new Fireworks Ordinance on June 11. Its provisions are now enforceable. “It is very important for our residents and their guests to understand that the use and possession of ‘bottle rockets,’ as well as […]