Small Aroostook town has mishandled tax records for years, state says
PERHAM, Maine — Maine Revenue Services has pointed out missing records and inconsistent tax bills for a period spanning more than
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Jay voters approve budget at annual town meeting
JAY – The 2023 annual town meeting and elections were on Tuesday, April 25. The meeting was conducted by a
Read MoreWilton budget committee begins discussion, reviews special requests
WILTON – The Wilton Selectboard and Finance Committee met on Wednesday evening to begin the 2023-2024 budget review. No final
Read MoreMills unveils jobs plan that would focus on worker training and ‘high value’ sectors
The proposal would replace the existing Pine Tree Development Zone plan with tax credits that reward companies creating jobs that
Read MoreBusinesses ask lawmakers to relax state PFAS ban
They say the new law is well-intentioned but too broad, too aggressive and too costly for them to follow. Environmental
Read MoreFarmington discusses road work, approves new vehicle purchases
FARMINGTON – Road work is expected to begin in Farmington in May. The select board awarded the paving contract to
Read MoreLawmakers consider slip fee on foreign registered megayachts
While the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, sees the vessels as symbols of economic and environmental inequality, opponents say
Read MoreMaine legislators consider a ban on selling flavored tobacco products
Parent: “He was lured by the flavor and then quickly hooked by the nicotine.” Read More
Read MoreMore sanctions for deadly fentanyl if bill becomes law
Proposed legislation would prod the Treasury Department to use its sanctions authority to quell the proliferation of the drug in
Read MoreCoelho says he won’t seek second term as Waterville mayor
Jay Coelho said Tuesday that he’s accomplished much of what he set out to do and wants to turn his
Read MoreTemple voters approve proposed municipal budget at annual town meeting
TEMPLE – The municipal budget for the upcoming year passed as proposed during the Temple Annual Town Meeting on Saturday,
Read MoreLewiston planning board approves plans for a temporary homeless shelter, despite concerns
Lewiston Housing Authority applied for a permit to establish a temporary low-barrier homeless shelter downtown. Read More
Read MoreJay residents to vote on town and school budgets Tuesday, April 25
JAY – The polls will be open Tuesday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jay Community
Read MoreLivermore Falls has 3 warrant articles on Tuesday’s ballot that will not be counted due to errors
The three articles 11, 25 and 40 contain some errors and will be voted on at a proposed June 20
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