A group of islanders and ferry customers, with the help of a consumer watchdog, has argued that a string of rate hikes has caused ‘systemic rate shock’ for seniors and low-income residents.
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Trek Across Maine officials prioritize bicyclist safety
The 3-day annual bike ride will begin and end in New Gloucester.
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Ticonic Bridge in Waterville reopens to two-way traffic
Construction on the bridge linking Waterville and Winslow is about 8 months ahead of schedule, and expected to wrap up soon.
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West Marine stores in Maine among 59 to close nationwide
The Florida-based retailer of boating, fishing and watersports equipment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
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Police identify Portland man who died after being hit by driver
No charges have been filed against the driver after the fatal crash Tuesday near the intersection of Marginal Way and Preble Street, police say.
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Fire destroys barn, badly damages home in Casco
All residents were OK, but the barn was ‘totaled’ and the attached house was left uninhabitable.
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Old Orchard Beach approves $47.6 million combined municipal, school budget
The Town Council amended appropriations from the unassigned fund balance to provide a cushion for taxpayers as York County tax rates rise.
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South Portland approves its municipal budget
The new budget is expected to raise taxes by 5.4%.
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Sanford City Council approves moratorium that pauses sludge treatment plant
The 180-day pause takes effect immediately and halts a proposed $65 million facility from Aries Clean Technologies, which wants to burn ‘forever chemicals’ out of sludge.
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South Portland authorizes $58.5 million in bonds for wastewater upgrades
City sewer fees are expected to increase by approximately 22% in sewer project fees each year over the next three fiscal years.