The rate set by commissioners Thursday is nearly $1.03 per $1,000 of property valuation, which is about 13 cents less than last year.
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Head of Lewiston animal shelter stepping down to take statewide position
Katie Lisnik has been executive director of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society since 2018.
Hearts of Pine star Nathan Messer off to Charleston
After an all-USL League One season, the dynamic fullback is moving up to the USL Championship via transfer.
Why 2 candidates for Maine governor are holding an unusual debate
Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Bobby Charles will face off Feb. 25 in Lewiston.
Murder conviction vacated in Pleasant Point stabbing death
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court handed the case back to lower courts after deciding sock-clad footprint evidence was faulty.
Four WWII Army chaplains honored at American Legion in Rumford
The first Sunday in February is set at American Legion Post 24 as the day to honor the sacrifices of the four chaplains, who helped save hundreds from sinking ship.
Maine copy of the Declaration of Independence to tour state
The Maine Historical Society in Portland announced 16 stops Thursday as part of a slate of events to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
All 6 killed in Bangor plane crash formally identified
Earlier in the week, police identified 2 of the other passengers and both pilots.
As Maine feels the affordability crunch, here are lawmakers’ plans to ease the burden
Democrats have offered a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs, while Republicans are pushing to bring Maine into line with new federal tax policies.
Sun Journal hires new community, sports writers; promotes education reporter
Longtime Central Maine reporter Emily Duggan joins new hires Quentin Blais and Jimmy James on the Sun Journal group’s writing staff.