budget
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PublishedApril 1, 2025
Proposed Falmouth budgets increase taxes, but less than recent years
Under the proposal, taxpayers will face an overall 3.2% increase in their property tax bill.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2025
Maine Democrats move to adopt partial budget, with or without Republicans
Democrats have brought forward a 'continuing services' budget to fund MaineCare and other core government functions; it advanced out of committee Friday and will go to the full Legislature.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2025
State budget cuts could mean higher taxes in Portland, council says
City councilors and the mayor suggested an increase of between 3.2% and 7% for the city's share of taxes in fiscal year 2026.
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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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