Inmates to be removed from Piscataquis County Jail

Budget debate roils Lisbon, prompting recalls, resignations, possible charter revision. Frustrated with rising taxes, locals put forward a petition to change the town’s charter so they have a greater say over spending. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor.

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Inmates to be removed from Piscataquis County Jail due to health, safety concerns | WMTW

Recent Maine fishing deaths lead to new focus on safety training, remembrance | Bangor Daily News

Fight to keep St. Dominic Academy open could end up at the Vatican, supporters say | WMTW

Dunlap still considering primary challenge against Golden as some Democrats warn of risks | Maine Public

With health insurance rates poised to go up next year, Maine will host public forum - MaineBiz (Maine Monitor context: Health insurance rates in Maine set to skyrocket)

Collins gives 1-sentence statement on Trump’s firing of jobs data chief | Bangor Daily News

Border patrol agents arrest alleged international crime group member in Union | News Center Maine

Montville seeking answers after nearly 50 headstones toppled and destroyed | WABI

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A Maine woman paid her back rent. Her record still says she was evicted.

Repayment plans are supposed to help public housing tenants avoid eviction. In Maine, these deals have put evictions on their permanent records, even if they’ve fulfilled all the terms and were never actually evicted. Read this story by Sawyer Loftus of the Bangor Daily News

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