The Maine Monitor

Paris Select Board puts data center development on hold

The board approved a 180-day moratorium, directed the Planning Board to draft a ban ordinance and discussed an interim police ...
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What building permit data says about Maine’s efforts to create new housing

Panelists discussed Maine’s housing challenges at the Belfast Free Library on Thursday as part of the newsroom’s ongoing ...
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Maine’s next governor will walk a tightrope between energy affordability and climate action

All three candidates agree on the need for lower energy costs. Only two see a need to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Maine approved for Medicaid waiver that could help jails pay for addiction treatment

This is one of the largest changes in the criminal-legal system in 30 years,” said Dr. Courtney Pladsen, the MaineCare ...
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Jonesport zoning change gives Kingfish Maine 30 months to begin work on aquaculture plant

The Maine DEP approved the change to the “substantial start” requirement; the company’s ability to finance the project remains uncertain.