At least 4 municipalities have imposed or are considering their own moratoriums on new data center development while they refine local regulations.
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Westbrook City Council approves $106.5 million budget package
The $57.2 million school budget will be put to referendum on June 9.
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How is the Gorham battery farm taxed?
Some rumors in town claimed the battery storage farm didn’t generate tax revenue. Gorham’s town manager explains how the facility is taxed.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland City Council delays vote on plan to request payments from tax-exempt property owners
Officials said they want to separate a proposed Payment-In-Lieu of Taxes policy from a controversy over recent assessing decisions that have impacted the tax-exempt status of several organizations.
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Property taxes too high? Maine is weighing these 5 fixes
A task force of lawmakers, citizens and experts issued preliminary guidance on how to curb rising property taxes in a report to the Legislature last month.
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Lisbon rolls out property tax relief program for seniors
The program comes on the heels of steep property tax increases, with more likely to come.
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How Maine’s county budgets affect property taxes
Rising county taxes come as Mainers are already feeling financially pinched, but it’s too early to know the impact on homeowners’ bills.
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In Washington County, where ‘bond’ is a bad word, a tax spike is coming
Down East taxpayers aren’t happy about the county’s financial mismanagement, but an $11 million shortfall must be remedied.
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Proposals for new housing in Augusta get $14.3 million in tax breaks
One project will bring 260 housing units, another 144 units, and both will benefit from tax breaks meant to encourage housing development in Augusta.
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For many older Mainers, covering costs in retirement is a major challenge
Experts say there is a clear divide between people who can afford to live comfortably in retirement — and those whose tight budgets make it difficult to pay for basic needs like food and housing.