North Yarmouth voters face county commissioner choice Nov. 3
Democrat Amy Leshure and Independent Robert P. Vail are listed for Cumberland County Commissioner District 3. North Yarmouth voters can request absentee ballots through Oct. 29.
Maine
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Supreme Court denial leaves Maine lobster tracking rule in effect
The justices declined to review Frank Thompson’s challenge, leaving the First Circuit judgment in place without deciding the Fourth Amendment question.
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Hallowell to consider 180-day data-center moratorium draft
Hallowell’s City Council agenda schedules a first reading of a draft that would pause certain data-center applications and approvals for 180 days if enacted.
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Maine library proposal sets service standards and three regions
A proposed Maine rule would create three library regions and tie access to specified services to staffing, hours and annual reporting standards for public libraries.
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$85.1M Kentucky grant nearly matches Florida’s for highway projects
Twelve projects in 12 states will receive $426.7 million in itemized federal awards, including near-equal grants for Kentucky and Florida.
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House bill seeks to block Kennedy Center demolition as court fight continues
A House proposal would require Congress to approve demolition of a presidential memorial as the Kennedy Center remains closed amid litigation and repairs.
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CDC closes record Cyclospora outbreak as FDA investigation continues
CDC ended a record Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, but FDA testing and root-cause work continue as broader U.S. cases remain high.
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Maine joins lawsuit challenging new USPS rules for mail-in voting
Maine says absentee voting remains available under current procedures as a lawsuit challenges new USPS ballot-mail requirements ahead of the November 3 election.
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FBI warns of scam spoofing its number and pushing encrypted apps
The FBI says scammers are spoofing its Boston number, faking agent credentials and pressuring targets to move alleged fraud cases to encrypted apps.
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Maine voters have until Aug. 25 to enter the November ballot as write-in candidates
Maine residents who want to run as declared write-in candidates in the Nov. 3 general election must file a Declaration of Write-In Candidacy by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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China’s Scarborough Shoal drills test ASEAN diplomacy
China’s August 1 drills and reserve rules near Scarborough Shoal add pressure to the Philippines dispute and test ASEAN’s 2026 risk-reduction goals.
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Maine directs $30 million to 11 rural hospitals through new efficiency fund
Maine has invited 11 rural hospitals to take part in a one-time $30 million fund for sustainability planning and efficiency projects, with activities beginning in September and plans due in January 2027.
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Bucksport council adopted Silver Lake Dam moratorium in 2024
Bucksport’s Town Council adopted an emergency moratorium on Aug. 27, 2024, to give officials time to develop local safeguards tied to the potential abandonment of Silver Lake Dam.
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Queen Creek Breaks Ground on Police Headquarters; Road Closure Set
Queen Creek began construction on a new police headquarters June 8, with Crewse Lane scheduled to close June 10 and work expected to continue through 2028.
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Scarborough backs away from Route 1 resiliency pilot after MaineDOT workshop
Scarborough officials decided not to move forward with a MaineDOT pilot intended to strengthen Route 1 against flooding, high tides and sea-level rise.
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MaineHealth board votes to close Damariscotta hospital’s labor-and-delivery unit
MaineHealth’s board voted Aug. 6 to close the labor-and-delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital’s Miles Campus in Damariscotta after a review focused on birth volume, staffing and travel times.
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Kennebunk Select Board advances proposed charter changes for attorney review
The Kennebunk Select Board sent draft town-charter amendments to the town attorney after its July 21 meeting. The proposal would overhaul recall provisions and make three additional charter changes, but voters have not approved the amendments.
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Bridgton’s Depot Street closed through Thanksgiving for Cornshop Bridge replacement
Depot Street closed to through traffic July 6 as Bridgton begins replacing the Cornshop Bridge. The town expects the closure to continue through Thanksgiving 2026, subject to weather and construction conditions.
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Camden suspends paid downtown parking for the rest of the 2026 season
The Camden Select Board voted to suspend paid parking on downtown streets for the remainder of the 2026 season, affecting drivers, businesses and a budgeted town revenue stream.
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Bar Harbor Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Possible New Lodging Moratorium
The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold an Aug. 18 public hearing on a possible renewed moratorium for certain transient accommodations and two related land-use amendments.
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Rockport names Farley for construction work at Rockport Common
Rockport says it intends to award construction work for the new Rockport Common public park at the former elementary school site, while separate contracts remain planned for three major structures.
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Education Department reports nine new Title IX investigations and expanded funding actions
The Education Department said it opened nine Title IX investigations in June and moved several other matters toward funding consequences or Justice Department referrals.