The town budget and expected increases in the school assessments are reasons for the tax hike.
Mary Delamater
Mary Delamater has lived in western Maine all her life and started her career at the Sun Journal as a proofreader, freelance writer and photographer. Eventually, she moved to an editing position, reading staff-generated stories and laying out pages for the Oxford Hills region. With changes to the publication over the years, she has continued on the copy desk, ensuring stories reflect the paper's values of truth, fairness, excellence and compassion. She is a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in Paris and has attended and/or led workshops on reporting and editing. She's one of 14 children and aunt to dozens of nieces and nephews. She enjoys family gatherings, hosting the annual Merrill Family Christmas Open House, cooking, home decorating, reading, boating, daily walks and chairing the Sun Journal Fun Committee.
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Turner voters OK revaluation contract, money for assessor
The last property revaluation was done 22 years ago.
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Mechanic Falls manager’s dismissal illegal, lawyer says
The Town Council failed to provide Zakk Maher a written resolution stating the reasons for its decision.
Posted inFranklin, News
New Vineyard taxes to rise on spending plans
NEW VINEYARD — Voters at town meeting Saturday approved a budget that, together with county and school assessments, will increase the tax burden by more than $75,000. The $529,902 raised and appropriated for the municipal budget is an increase of $33,229 over last year. The recently approved Regional School Unit 9 and Franklin County budgets […]
Posted inFranklin, News
Phillips voters elect new selectman
Challenger Larry Pinkham defeated Board of Selectmen Chairman David Vincent 27-14.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Mechanic Falls town clerk quits in wake of manager’s firing
Miranda Hinkley submits her resignation citing council actions.
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New Vineyard annual town meeting Saturday
Elections, a new squad truck and a food sovereignty ordinance are on the warrant.
Posted inFranklin, News
Kingfield cidery awarded development grant
KINGFIELD — A small-but-growing local business has received a substantial economic development grant. At their Monday night meeting, selectmen learned a Community Development Block Grant of up to $45,000 has been awarded to the Orchard Girls Cidery. Two other Kingfield companies — Country Mutt and Scent-Sations — also applied for grant funding. Each year, the […]
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Mechanic Falls issues fireworks reminder
MECHANIC FALLS — Town Officials have issued a reminder about fireworks usage within the town limits. The use of fireworks is prohibited on all public property, including public parks and school property. Certain types of fireworks are also forbidden. The penalty for violating the ordinance can run between $200 and $500 for each day of […]
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New Gloucester town meeting set for Wednesday
Ordinances for property tax relief, public safety and zoning are on the warrant.