Some school officials cautioned that the policy shift could risk the Winthrop district being added to an ongoing lawsuit against Maine school districts that have implemented similar changes.
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Maine school district leaders agree funding formula update is overdue
A bill to reform the long-criticized EPS formula got support from districts around the state at a hearing Monday. Some said it could go even further in reducing inequities.
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Androscoggin County tax rate drops as property valuations rise
The tax rate is $1.04 per $1,000 of property valuation, 1 cent less than last year.
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West Paris voters approve $413,996 mini-pumper for fire department
Voters at the annual town meeting also backed funds for Agnes Gray School security and reelected officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Trial date set for former Lewiston city councilor accused of gun theft
Iman Osman resigned shortly after he was indicted in December on one count of receiving stolen property and one count of theft by unauthorized taking.
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How Lisbon’s interim manager proposes to shrink the next town budget
After a spike in property tax bills last year, the town’s budget proposal reduces spending by nearly $1 million.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Chellie Pingree built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
From healthy foods to a clean environment, the Maine Democrat has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Advocates say Medicaid rule changes would cut disability services for some Maine kids
A Maine Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson says the intent is to ‘update outdated references and clarify vague language’ in the existing rules.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
What to know about Maine’s ranked-choice voting system and arguments to expand it
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will soon weigh in on whether lawmakers could expand ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and State House races in the November general election.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton plans April 1 meeting on possible police partnership with Jay
Residents at the public meeting will hear options for sharing police services with Jay and can give feedback before the town decides how to proceed.