Legislators mull bills that could change minimum wages in Maine
The Labor and Housing Committee heard testimony from the public on two bills: one that would increase the state’s minimum,
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Maine legislators propose ways to expand access to affordable childcare
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Read moreAugusta budget would hike taxes 9.3%
Wage increases for city employees, rising utility costs and the need to pay down debt incurred to build a new
Read moreGov. Mills signs nearly $1B stimulus spending plan into law
Gov. Janet Mills on Monday signed into law a plan to spend nearly $1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds.
Read moreMechanic Falls getting more state aid
MECHANIC FALLS — Town Manager Vic Hodgkins advised the Town Council on Monday evening that the town will get $100,00
Read moreGov. Mills signs two-year $9.8B Maine state budget
Democrats, including Governor Janet Mills, call the legislation a “continuing services” budget — no new programs, but a little more
Read moreMaine Has 3rd Highest Tax Burden in US: WalletHub
Maine has the third highest tax burden of all 50 states. That’s according to a new survey of 2023 tax
Read moreOld Town mill shutting down for extended period
OLD TOWN, Maine — Old Town’s pulp mill that reopened in 2019 will operate until mid-April before shutting down operations
Read moreSuspects in 2 Lowes thefts crash car after attempting high speed chase
A search is underway for four men who are suspected of stealing from two separate Lowes hardware stores in southern
Read moreOvertime Tax Relief Bill Aims to Aid Low and Middle-Income Earners in Maine
Rep. Lucas Lanigan (R-Sanford) said Monday that there will be a public hearing Tuesday afternoon on his tax relief bill
Read moreMaine lawmakers hear calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, or for no income taxes at all
The tax reform debate is expected to heat up in the coming weeks as legislative leaders from both parties negotiate
Read moreMaineHousing awards $16.3 million for housing and shelter projects around the state
The funding includes $4 million for a new 280-bed shelter in Portland and another $2 million for a 12-bed supportive
Read moreCharter Communications plans $82M Maine broadband expansion
Charter Communications plans to invest $82 million to expand its broadband network in Maine, the company said Thursday. Of that,
Read moreMaineFlame Inc. plans $7M wood pellet expansion in Ashland
ASHLAND, Maine — An Ashland mill owner is planning a $7 million expansion to produce a new wood pellet product.
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