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Op-eds, Opinion

Senate Democratic leaders: The Fighting for Maine Agenda is about putting Mainers first

by Troy Jackson, Nate Libby and Eloise Vitelli Special to the Press Herald October 24, 2019October 23, 2019

We’re focusing on health care, property taxes, energy independence and giving workers a fair shake.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Portland should work toward new vision for developing housing

by Nini McManamy and Carol Connor Special to the Press Herald October 24, 2019October 23, 2019

Viable ideas include setting up a revolving loan fund, encouraging a multifamily approach and building off-peninsula.

Business, Maine, News

About 300,000 Maine homeowners will get $100 each in property tax relief

by Scott Thistle October 22, 2019October 23, 2019

Mainers who pay property taxes and are eligible for the state’s Homestead Exemption program can expect to get checks for roughly $100 by January or February.

Op-eds, Opinion

Pious Ali and Emily Figdor: Re-elect Mayor Strimling to ensure Portland keeps making progress

by Pious Ali and Emily Figdor Special to the Press Herald October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

The 4-school bond, his signature work on behalf of our city, took months of commitment, communication and collaboration.

The Forecaster

City to host revaluation forums

October 16, 2019October 14, 2019

PORTLAND — As part of the city’s revaluation process, the Assessor’s Office will host two upcoming forums to further detail the process and let owners know what to expect. A session for commercial property owners will be held Nov. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium. A forum […]

Maine, News, Politics

Maine Senate Democrats will hold town halls to publicize legislative agenda

by Scott Thistle October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they’ll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers’ rights.

The Forecaster

Annual tax billing process streamlined in Portland

September 9, 2019

PORTLAND — The city is streamlining its annual tax billing process to create greater efficiency and lower overall costs. Beginning with this year, residents will receive a single annual tax bill with two payment coupons. According to a release from the city, “in previous years the City incurred significant additional staff, supplies, and postage cost […]