PORTLAND — Voters approved the city’s share of a $101.6 million school budget in a referendum Tuesday, 1,033-459. The city’s portion, $96.3 million, will increase property tax revenue to the School Department by 2.5 percent, or about $25 per $100,000 of assessed property value. For a median-value home of nearly $242,000, the tax increase will […]
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough voters narrowly reject $42.5 million school budget
The School Board made some last-minute changes to the budget, but it wasn’t enough get the spending plan passed.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Ex-Israeli leader Ehud Olmert gets 6 years in prison
He was convicted in March for his role in a bribery scandal before he became premier.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ex-Israeli leader Ehud Olmert gets 6 years in prison
He was convicted in March for his role in a bribery scandal before he became premier.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Game 7 experience on Bruins’ side
But Boston must play better to beat the Montreal Canadiens
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland voters overwhelmingly approve $96.3 million school budget
The spending plan requires no teacher layoffs and will provide more funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Nova Star ferry offers reduced fares to lure travelers
The company says it is pleased with bookings so far, but acknowledges it is far from reaching its goal of 100,000 passengers for the season.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Shipwreck off Haiti may be Columbus’ Santa Maria
Scientists caution that it will take time to confirm whether the remains are truly the explorer’s flagship.