The spending plan, which requires a 5.68% increase in the school portion of the property tax rate, will go to voters on June 9.
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Teens charged in break-ins at Turner cannabis store
The teens, 13 and 15 years old, were charged following a high-speed car chase that started in Waldo County and ended in Waterville early Monday.
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Portland pauses plan to use school district central office for shelter
Councilors on the finance committee said the estimated $14 million price tag is too high at a time when the family shelter is far below capacity.
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As investigation ramps up, memorial announced for firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion
Investigators provided few new details Tuesday about the incident that took the life of Andrew Cross, a volunteer at the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department, and injured a dozen more.
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Multiple fires along rail tracks in Greene draw help from 8 departments
It’s unclear how much area has been burned, said Greene fire Chief John Soucy.
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Bonny Eagle school district hires new superintendent
MSAD 6 announced Brian Campbell’s appointment to the job on Monday evening.
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Bob Cote, longtime Pizza by Alex manager, remembered for his kindness
Cote, the Biddeford restaurant’s manager for 52 years, died last week at age 82.
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Frye Island will reestablish police department
The decision follows a reduction in contracted service from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
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2 southern Maine spin instructors injured in South Carolina shooting
Charleston police say the women, who work at Jibe Cycling Studio, were ‘uninvolved bystanders’ and are expected to recover.
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As the weather warms, Maine rescue workers emphasize hiker safety
First responders say preparedness is key for hikers hitting western Maine’s busy trails.