Orono's council is taking a stand against youth-targeted vaping and kratom products by referring a new ordinance for review—could this change the game for local youth safety?

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Orono councilors are debating the future of automated license-plate recognition cameras, with calls for an ordinance to ensure public input before any deployment.

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Rising energy costs are set to shake up next year's budget, and a crucial council meeting on May 3 could determine how absentee voting unfolds for the school referendum.

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Orono councilors are demanding accountability from CSX after a recent derailment, pushing for transparency and maintenance to prevent future incidents.

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Orono is taking bold steps to transform Main Street, proposing a realignment that will pave the way for wider sidewalks and utility upgrades—all while potentially saving costs by syncing with Route 2 repaving!

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Orono's committee is taking a bold step towards safer streets by pushing for a new safety action plan to become a permanent fixture in the town's infrastructure!

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Regional planners are sounding the alarm: without a safety action plan, Orono risks missing out on crucial funding for safer streets!

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