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PublishedSeptember 24, 2024
Hallowell’s high tax increase can’t change this year, city attorney confirms
The Hallowell City Council passed a budget in July that raised property taxes by about 20%, but tried to cut from the budget after taxes were committed in response to pushback from residents on the tax increase.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2024
Kennebec County emergency physician program is saving lives, doctor tells Augusta councilors
The county's MD3 pilot program may run out of money at the end of the year. One of its doctors says that would be a mistake.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2024
Maine public defense office submits early $64.5 million request for next budget
The proposal includes new public defense positions and emergency measures to help find lawyers for hundreds of unrepresented criminal defendants.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
5 ways to save money cooking at home when the budget is tight
These smart tips will help you save money in the kitchen during rent week or any week.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
South Portland council approves city budget with 5.2% tax increase
The $127.5 million combined municipal and school budget includes a 6% pay raise for non-union employees.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Highway fund raises new tensions over state budget negotiations
A continuing services budget passed by Democrats in March did not include highway funding, which is used to fund operations for the Maine Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles and part of the Maine State Police.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Scarborough budget in the works
The proposed budgets account for inflation, increased social service needs, and more.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
South Portland school budget with 4.6% tax increase headed to voters
Major drivers of the $66.1 million budget are a payment on the new middle school and increased funding for new staff for multilingual learners.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Cape Elizabeth council passes school budget, despite one councilor’s attempt to slash it
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council rejects Councilor Timothy Reiniger's proposal to reduce the $34.2 million budget to stem a recent history of yearly increases during declining enrollment. The budget now goes to town voters for validation.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Gorham council orders schools to cut $800,000 from budget
The council approved sending a $51.5 million school budget after cuts to voters in June. Under the combined $73.2 million budget, the town's tax rate will rise about 11%.
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