Waterville property owners to see tax bills increase this year
A $2.5 million jump in the municipal and school budget for 2023-2024 is driving most of the tax bill increases,
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Millions of dollars in foreign campaign funds pour into Maine as lawmakers push for ban
Lawmakers say they will try to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of the foreign spending ban, but it won’t prevent
Read MoreAuthorities suspend search for missing Maine lobsterman who just graduated from high school
STEUBEN, Maine (AP) — Authorities have suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old Down East Maine lobsterman whose unoccupied boat
Read MoreRangeley prepping for property tax revaluation in 2026
Municipal attorney Steven Langsdorf reminded selectmen they’re required to end their meetings by 9 p.m., noting “nothing good happens after
Read MoreFranklin County seeks local representative for Maine Land Use Planning Commission
Applications are being accepted until July 28.Read More
Read MoreFranklin County offices closed certain days for heat pump installation
Construction will be ongoing the weeks of July 31 and Aug. 7.Read More
Read MoreRandolph residents to vote on $1.3 million budget that includes funding for culvert repairs
Residents to vote on 46 warrant articles during the annual Town Meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m.Read More
Read MoreTeaching jobs, athletics and more at risk as Gorham voters mull school budget
The proposed $49 million budget would eliminate middle school sports, make high school sports pay-to-play and cut 20 jobs. Other effects might
Read MoreTroubled Fort Fairfield names new town manager
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Fort Fairfield has hired a new manager that officials hope will lead the town into a more
Read MoreThe Lumbery Lawsuit: Cape Elizabeth Town Council Meeting Sees Notable Turn Out, Town Moves to Pursue “Consent Decree”
During the nearly four-hour Cape Elizabeth Town Council meeting on Monday, twenty residents attended to speak out in support of
Read MoreStonington officials say most weekly rentals met grandfathering deadline
Roughly three-quarters of short-term rental properties believed to be operating in Stonington were registered with the town by the June
Read MoreSouth Portland city workers to begin four-day workweek
To offset the four-day week, City Hall will open earlier and close later on some days. Read More
Read MorePortland awards bonuses to select employees, prompting union complaints
A city spokesperson said the $240,000 in merit bonuses went to employees who took on more work because of staffing
Read MoreEnvironmentalists petition state to adopt stronger clean vehicle standards
The proposed regulations would require vehicle manufacturers to increase sales of new electric vehicles in Maine.Read More
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