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3 things to know about the Wells budget

Voters will decide whether to approve the town’s spending plan in June.

Tourism experts say they are closely watching multiple factors, including gas prices and airfare costs, to understand possible impacts.

Abdallah Al Siraj, 26, was struggling with his mental health leading up to his father’s death, police said in an affidavit.

Following concerns over costs, lawmakers on the education committee supported an amended version of the bill. It now goes to the full Legislature.

Data included in the recent state report also highlights an increase in the use of Maine’s yellow flag law following the Lewiston mass shooting.

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The nonprofit Friends of Acadia has been helping raise money and secure property for more rooms.

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We cannot determine the course of this conflict. Neither are we powerless.

Board approves increase of $2.9 million, up 5.11% over the current budget.

The South Portland City Council approved a first read that would change an ordinance regarding bicycles.

The proposed budget would mean an 8.33% increase to the school’s share of the tax rate.