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Denmark considers tightening regulations on water extraction despite Poland Spring opposition
The proposed changes come as statewide efforts to curb large-scale extraction have failed in recent years.
Commission board grows in response to changing Franklin County
Proponents say the increase from three to five commissioners will better represent residents in northern Franklin County.
How are Maine counties and municipalities spending their opioid settlement funds?
A Maine Monitor analysis found that many communities are putting money toward police programs and services, despite advocates’ warnings.
Columbia Falls to vote on land-use plan prompted by park proposal
Select Board also will seek grants to possibly purchase land and construct a new town office facility.
State DEP says Milbridge violated monitoring rules involving discharges into river
The town manager says there will be no fine and blames a former contractor for the problem.
$1.6 million in tax revenue on the line for Wiscasset in dispute over nuclear waste facility
The state statute rewards companies for limiting pollution at the cost of the towns where they’re located. For Wiscasset, the price tag could be in the millions.
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