Maine lawmakers could see their salaries rise in the next legislature
Members of the State and Local Governement Committee voted unamiously this week to approve a bill that would increase salaries
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Gardiner-area school board passes $30.1 million budget
The spending plan includes a 13% increase to the local share, driven by rising town valuations, salary increases and higher
Read MoreWaterville board to eye first vote on proposed $30.27 million school budget
The budget the Board of Education plans to consider Monday represents a $1.8 million increase over the current spending package.Read
Read MoreRSU 9 school board signs warrant articles
FARMINGTON – On Tuesday night, the RSU 9 Board of Directors held a Special Meeting to revote on one of
Read MoreCommittee backs bill to raise Maine’s minimum teacher salary
The proposal, which got bipartisan support, would raise the minimum salary from $40,000 to $50,000.Read More
Read MoreFranklin County commissioners accept bid for generator for jail
The $158,000 will be budgeted in the 2023-24 county jail budget.Read More
Read MoreCounty administration discusses vehicle use policy for sheriff’s department
FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Commissioners and administrative staff at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office discussed the vehicle use policy
Read MoreLegislative committee endorses bill to raise governor’s salary
The legislation would increase the annual pay for Maine’s governor from $70,000 to $125,000, beginning with the next chief executive.Read
Read MoreSecretary of state issues reworded power referendum question
Shenna Bellows’ revision came after the courts took issue with the use of the term ‘quasi-governmental’ in the original wording
Read MoreMechanic Falls council looking for bids on a foreclosed Pigeon Hill Road property
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council has placed a .7 acre lot on 83 Pigeon Hill Road out for bid.
Read MoreAndover selectman Justin Thacker seeks reelection
Others seeking reelection on June 13 are school board representatives Timothy Akers and Karen Thurston, each for three-year terms.Read More
Read MoreMSAD 58 board signs warrants for annual budget meeting
PHILLIPS – The MSAD 58 School Board called the district budget meeting and signed the warrants during a special budget
Read MoreLegislature moves to eliminate sales tax on diapers
Advocates say the tax hurts low-income families who struggle to afford diapers, which are now selling for $45 a box.Read
Read MoreAfter unusual write-in tie, Searsport to hold rare runoff election for advisory role
An unusual thing happened last November when Searsport voters took to the polls: two write-in candidates for a volunteer position
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