On the key issue of tribal sovereignty, the 3 independents and 5 Democrats who attended the Houlton event Thursday night were mostly in favor.
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A civic hub at Mahoney will not be on this year’s ballot
The City Council recommended postponing the referendum vote to 2027 at the earliest.
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South Portland sewer rates expected to increase by 22% in each of the next 3 years
The average customer’s current annual bill will go from about $670 a year to roughly $1,100 in 2029 as the city takes on overdue wastewater infrastructure improvements.
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South Portland will donate $100,000 to Project Home
The City Council voted 6-1 to support rental assistance for residents impacted by immigration enforcement actions.
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Maine’s school funding formula could be changed for first time in 20 years
Following a major amendment, the education committee pushes forward significant changes to the Essential Programs and Services formula that education leaders said are long overdue.
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Woman dies in Penobscot County fire
The other 5 occupants of the home in Winn escaped and were treated for smoke inhalation at a hospital, officials say.
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Maine may spare some scam victims from paying taxes on losses
A legislative committee unanimously voted to advance the proposal on Thursday.
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Why Angus King and a Utah Republican are worried about a rural home program
The Maine senator and Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, are contacting Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to argue against recent changes to a rural home loan program.
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What you should know about Saco’s proposed school budget
The $59.9 million proposal would require a tax increase of almost 10%, Superintendent Jeremy Ray said.
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Collins says $200B request to fund war in Iran is ‘higher than I would have guessed’
The reported request has not yet been submitted to Congress, and Collins said details are still unknown.