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Baker Newman Noyes will change up its leadership structure next year
Baker Newman Noyes, the second-largest accounting firm in Maine, will transform its leadership structure following the exit of Dayton Benway, who plans to retire at the end of the year. Benway led the Portland-based firm for six years as managing principal. He previously led and served in the firm’s health...
Boothbay Harbor eyes town equipment, parking upgrades
Boothbay Harbor selectmen on Aug. 12 approved several purchases, including equipment for the public works and fire departments. The board also moved ahead on constructing electric vehicle charging stations in the town hall lot. The board approved a purchase order for a public works street sweeper. According to Town Manager...
Woodland officials approve slightly higher mill rate
WOODLAND, Maine – Woodland’s local mill rate will increase this year following a vote from the selectboard Monday. Board members unanimously passed a rate of 20.2 mills per $1,000 of property value, an increase from last year’s rate of 19.8 mills. The board also approved a local...
After a Foggy Start Tomorrow, Shower Chances Return to the Forecast for the Afternoon Hours
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Wednesday. After a day with cloud cover and filtered sunshine during the afternoon hours, things are quiet outside this evening. Clear skies will once again allow temperatures to cool off close to the dew point, which means another night with fog developing and spreading across the region. Fog is expected to lift tomorrow morning, with cloudy skies likely lasting through the late morning hours. Sunshine late morning into the early afternoon will be added fuel to the fire, allowing showers and thunderstorms to develop and push through during the afternoon and evening hours. More fog develops tomorrow night, before drier weather takes over to end the work week.
Strong storms rumble through parts of Maine on Thursday
PORTLAND (WGME)--- Showers and stormsare likely in Maine on Thursday, and some could be strong to severe. Quieter weather then returns for the end of the week and the weekend. We'll be mainly cloudy Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Showers and storms are possible all day,...
GSA to announce major investments in clean construction projects in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The General Services Administration (GSA) will announce on Wednesday major investments in clean construction projects in Maine. The projects are aimed to combat climate change and create new jobs. This is part of President Joe Biden's “Investing in America” agenda. The Biden-Harris Administration will be...
Kennedy cleared for Maine ballot after challenge dropped
(The Center Square) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will likely appear on Maine ballots in November after a challenge to his nominating petitions was dropped. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced that a hearing set for Wednesday had been canceled, with the challenge withdrawn by the filer, clearing what is likely a final hurdle to get on the ballot with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump in November. ...
Measure What Matters – A Community Conversation About How to Measure What Matters About Schools
The Maine Department of Education is hosting a series of community conversations throughout the State about how to measure what matters about schools. There will be held one in Lamoine on Monday, August 26th from 5 to 7 p.m. The goal of these community conversations is to answer questions like.
Right to privacy prevails in Maine utility company's case to out illegal marijuana operations
TURNER, Maine — The Maine Public Utilities Commission has rejected a proposal initiated by Versant Power to alert law enforcement to high electricity consumption as a way to crack down on illegal marijuana growing operations. State and federal officials have been trying to figure out a way to stop...
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