Kendele Ouellette is questioning the use of the room, but the interim superintendent says the district is following state regulations for physical restraint and seclusion.

Prompted by the concerns of a building owner about people living in campers next to his property, the city will work on a proposal to regulate how long someone can live in a camper, which is not currently addressed by any local laws.

If the spending plan does not pass, the library could shut down.

The state Land Use Planning Commission rule could affect remote areas near the White Mountain National Forest.

The city managers of Lewiston and Auburn spoke to members of the business community Thursday about the budget challenges facing the cities, as well as possible solutions, including a local option sales tax.

The Green Independent Party has taken a position opposing a Central Maine Power proposal to create a 145-mile transmission line corridor that would deliver electricity from Canada to Massachusetts.

The Maine Legislature is eyeing a summertime gas tax hike to help close a longstanding funding gap for infrastructure needs.

Governor Janet Mills today introduced a bill to improve access to critical reproductive health care for women across Maine. The bill, sponsored by Speaker of the House Sara Gideon, would allow a physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse to perform abortions.

Governor Janet Mills today signed the supplemental budget for Maine’s Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019. The $7.5 million package repeals the limit on Medicaid-funded methadone to help combat the opioid crisis, dedicates $1 million towards the state’s upcoming 2020 bicentennial celebration, and funds other initiatives.

Lepage Bakeries is building two new loading docks on Cedar Street in Lewiston.  Avesta Housing gets (another) initial zoning OK from the Lewiston Planning Board.  Ice cream stand opening dates.

The town has entered into negotiations with the heirs of Roger Norton, who bought land nearly 100 years ago that includes the beach from the Cutty Sark Motel to the Sun ’n Surf Restaurant. His heirs now own that portion of the beach to the low water mark.

Auburn Sen. Ned Claxton’s proposal would drop requirement that prosecutors prove intent.

What may be the only commercial birch syrup operation in Maine, and one of the few in New England, is run out of a family farm in the Franklin County town of Temple.

Contracting service, student safety and radio communications raise questions.

Maine’s 2nd District congressman argued campaign finance with Kevin McCarthy on House floor.

A fishway will be installed on the southern section of Saccarappa Falls to facilitate fish passage.

In late February, Maine Forest Service, with support of landowners and assistance from Central Maine Power and Lucas Tree Experts, collected branches from ash trees along roadsides in Acton, Lebanon and Berwick. Forest Service staff peeled the bark off these branches to look for signs of emerald ash borer (EAB).

Developers of the Rock Row project in Westbrook have secured $14 million in bond financing for the two million-square-foot mixed-use development in an agreement that will pay for public infrastructure work that includes upgrades to Maine Turnpike exits 47 and 48, local intersections and other public infrastructure.

The filing with utility regulators reveals some of the thinking of Gov. Janet Mills and the people who negotiated the controversial $258 million deal.

Jonathan Nass, CEO of the Maine Port Authority, on Wednesday urged Maine businesses to consider shipping from Portland if they’re not already doing so amid an international trade boom and “serious talks” about starting short-sea shipping to New York.