New policy could force hundreds from long-term housing

As winter approaches and the ground freezes, dry wells could stay dry through spring. Tempting as it might be for homeowners to pour river water directly into a dry well, it is not recommended by Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and, in some cases, is illegal. Read this Monitor Local story by Jon Bolduc.

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State officials warn new federal policy could force hundreds of Mainers out of long-term housing | Maine Public

A winter storm will hit Maine through Monday | Bangor Daily News

Maine DHHS says it delivered full SNAP benefits to state's recipients this week | WMTW

Maine home affordability experts caution against Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea | Bangor Daily News (Maine Monitor context: Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier)

Department of Labor reverses decision to halt enrollment at Maine Job Corps centers | News Center Maine

Special election could be coming for Lewiston legislative seat | Sun Journal

Maine announces $550K in grants to help coastal communities prepare for future storms | News Center Maine

Gas leak at Gorham school resolved, leads to new safety plan | WGME

Maine justices consider whether custody order can block mother from taking daughter to church | WMTW

Portland unveils state's first electric boat charger | WGME

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