Hallowell tax rate for 2023-24 lower than officials had anticipated
At $23.05 per $1,000 in assessed valuation, the new tax represents an 85-cent increase to the previous rate, and will
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Former chief deputy hired as Ellsworth police detective
Months after his retirement from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office was announced by the sheriff — news that prompted a
Read moreNavy to commission new ship named after Maine’s capital city
The USS Augusta will be the second ship named after the easternmost state capital in the country Read More
Read moreMaine’s delegation calls for feds to shut down illegal Chinese-run pot operations
A new report last week cited an internal government memo suggesting as many as 270 illegal Chinese marijuana growing operations
Read morePenquis, KVCAP awarded funding from the Federal Transit Administration
Grant will fund software and technology upgrades to support transportation services Penquis and Kennebec Valley Community Action Program are receiving
Read moreAndroscoggin County budget shows $1.28M increase for 2024
The State Legislature did not increase funding for the jail, which means the county cannot increase its operational costs to
Read moreGrants for Kennebago preservation project on hold over lack of public access
The Rangeley Heritage Land Trust will have two years to secure deeded public access or it will lose $1.7 million
Read moreMaine high court sends Munjoy Hill condo challenge back to Portland Planning Board
The state’s Supreme Judicial Court said it cannot rule on whether the board’s approval of a development at 19 Willis
Read moreFranklin County to receive over $9 million in federal funds to replace culverts for fish migration
WASHINGTON D.C. – On August 24, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), the Maine
Read moreNorthern Light Health files lawsuit to try to keep Brewer tax exemption
Northern Light Health is suing Brewer to reinstate its tax-exempt status at sites in the city. A complaint the health care
Read moreRangeley board awards continuing contract to town manager
RANGELEY – Joe Roach started working as Rangeley’s full time Town Manager in August 2020 with a three year contract.
Read moreOakland town manager says her suspension involves employee complaint
Town Manager Ella Bowman said she was notified Friday in a letter sent by Town Council Chairman Michael Perkins that
Read moreCanton selectmen authorize money for Canton Mountain Road repairs
Money to pay for flood damage road repairs will come from the town’s undesignated fund balance.Read More
Read moreChief justice pleads for help from legal community to represent indigent clients
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill said in a letter to seven large law firms that the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal
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