The long-term residential care home in Farmingdale is the 26th residential care facility to close since 2019.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bill would allow people to register their cars in Maine without a permanent address
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State supports the bill, saying an increasing number of people are being turned away from their municipality over the issue.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Athletes, environmentalists debate proposed statewide ban on artificial turf fields in Maine
The potential 3-year ban would allow for a state study of the environmental and health effects of synthetic turf fields.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, Schools and Education
Single-occupancy bathrooms have multiplied in Maine. What a relief.
Since the last big debate about trans rights, private, gender-neutral bathrooms have proliferated at restaurants, schools and workplaces.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan to upgrade out-of-date IT system
The system does not protect important data and its issues have interfered with town business, Town Manager Dawn DiBlasi said.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bill would offer more accurate data on number of homes built in Maine
LD 1184 would help housing advocates track progress in building 84,000 new homes by 2030.
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In Saco, the anatomy of a housing proposal toppled by residents
A recent battle over a large housing development embodies how small groups of vocal neighbors can apply pressure to local planning officials.
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Mainers could see higher taxes if US cuts local bond exemptions
Officials say removing the exemptions to reduce federal spending would dramatically increase the cost of borrowing money, raising the cost of projects and the burden on taxpayers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Oak Hill school district voters decide to close Sabattus Primary School
The Regional School Unit 4 school was slated for closure in 2012.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville board votes to recommend council rezone Drummond Ave. lots
At least one property owner along the western strip of Drummond Avenue wants his land rezoned from General Industrial to Residential-B so he can develop houses there.