Auburn council to mull hazard bonuses for police and fire personnel

American Rescue Plan Act

Published
November 12, 2021

Auburn council to mull hazard bonuses for police and fire personnel

The $1,500 per person would come from federal coronavirus relief funds.
Published
November 10, 2021

Gov. Mills announces $10 million in funding for Maine seafood dealers and processors

The new seafood infrastructure program will provide grants to upgrade buildings, utilities and equipment, and invest in new technology.
Published
November 5, 2021

Wilton discusses $220K of American Rescue Plan funds, plans for spending

The Town of Wilton has received the first of its two American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $220,000. There will need to be a public hearing and special town meeting before the money can be spent.
Published
September 29, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic relief funding could pay for Auburn Festival Plaza overhaul

Cost to overhaul plaza in Auburn estimated at between $1.65 million and $2.38 million, but could be completed in phases.
Published
September 27, 2021

Maine providing $73 million in grants to stabilize state’s ‘crucial’ child care industry

Working families in Maine are struggling to find child care as facilities close or limit enrollment because of staffing shortages worsened by the pandemic.
Published
September 21, 2021

Livermore board increases property tax rate 75 cents

Taking $50,000 from the undesignated fund balance will provide an overlay of $44,749 for abatements.
Published
September 14, 2021

Livermore tax rate going up 75 cents

Undesignated fund used to lessen the property tax increase.
Published
August 22, 2021

Who’s minding the store on COVID-19 relief spending?

With $4.5 billion headed to Maine state, city and county governments, the threat of wasteful or improper spending creates a need for systems to track and verify where the money goes.
Published
July 28, 2021

Franklin County officials, residents brainstorm ideas for $8 million in federal stimulus money

Franklin County commissioners held a countywide workshop Tuesday on what the county and towns' allotment of American Rescue Act funds can be spent on.
Published
July 19, 2021

Mills signs bill authorizing spending of $1 billion in federal rescue plan funds

But the measure falls short of the two-thirds majority needed to become law immediately, so it won't take effect until 90 days after the Legislature adjourns.