NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing Thursday on whether to extend the medical marijuana moratorium another 180 days. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. In October 2017, voters unanimously passed a moratorium on establishing medical marijuana facilities. Some selectmen and many residents said they were concerned […]
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Jay holds hearing on proposed budget
JAY — Residents were speechless, or they at least had no questions, during a public hearing Monday night on the proposed $6.18 million budget for 2018-19. The proposal will go before voters from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at the Community Building. Absentee ballots become available on Friday, March 23 at the […]
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Mexico hearing set on reactivating Fire Department air horn
MEXICO — Selectmen will hold a public hearing this month on Fire Chief Richie Jones’ proposal to bring back the Fire Department’s air horn. The public hearing will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, before the selectmen meeting. Selectmen Cliff Stewart, TJ Williams and Byron Ouellette voted for the hearing; Richie Philbrick […]
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Otisfield hosts recycling rep at hearing
An environmental educator from ecomaine will attend a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Otisfield Community Hall to answer questions about switching to single-sort recycling. OTISFIELD — A representative from ecomaine, a Portland nonprofit, will be available at a public hearing Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Otisfield Community Hall to answer […]
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Lack of councilors may cause Lewiston merger hearing redo
Lewiston City Councilor Kristen Cloutier, second from left, adjusts her microphone at the start of Thursday night’s public hearing on the proposed L-A merger. To her right is City Councilor Shane Bouchard, and to her left is Councilor Michael Lachance. Also pictured are city administrators Denis D’Auteuil and Ed Barrett. The four remaining councilors were […]
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Dixfield Police Department supported by some voters
DIXFIELD — Many of the 50 residents at a recent public hearing voiced support for keeping the Police Department. However, the question raised over and over by selectmen and the town manager: Would taxpayers be willing to adequately fund the department? The hearing Wednesday was a precursor to a Nov. 7 referendum asking voters whether to […]
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Auburn hosts merger hearing today
AUBURN — Residents in Auburn will get their first chance to grab the microphone and say what they think of a proposal to merge the Twin Cities during a public hearing Monday. As part of the consolidation process outlined by state law, each municipality must host a public hearing prior to the planned November vote. […]
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Norway Planning Board approves outdoor bar for 290 Maine
NORWAY — The Planning Board voted Thursday evening to allow 290 Maine to keep its outdoor bar open for the remainder of the summer. Chairman Dennis Gray said the board would approve the outdoor bar with the conditions that Ricci set up four dedicated parking spaces for the tenants of 274 Main St., stop serving […]
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Residents turn out to support sidewalk rebuilding project
PHILLIPS — Nearly two-dozen residents Wednesday showed their support for a downtown sidewalk rebuilding project, even though it will cost more than planned and require 20 years of town-funded maintenance. Selectmen David Vincent and Ray Gaudette and Town Manager Maureen Haley explained to voters at the public hearing Wednesday evening the history of the original […]
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Public hearing regarding proposed shooting range planned
OTISFIELD — A public hearing to discuss a proposed shooting range off Station Road has been scheduled for Aug. 1 at the Otisfield Town Office. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., according to Chairwoman Karen Turino. Turino said that Uel Gardner, operating as Weaponcraft LLC, came before the Planning Board at its June 20 […]