Jay to be part of joint committee to discuss possibly charging Livermore Falls for fire service calls

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Published
November 29, 2022

Jay to be part of joint committee to discuss possibly charging Livermore Falls for fire service calls

The committee would consist of two selectpersons from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls, town managers and fire department representatives to discuss the increase in mutual aid calls.
Published
September 15, 2022

Litchfield postpones tax commitment after typo delays approval of school budget

Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels says in the meantime, there is enough money in reserve to cover county tax obligations.
Published
October 26, 2021

Half its original size, Biden’s big plan in race to finish

The president met Tuesday evening with two holdout Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, pushing for an agreement before he leaves for global summits later this week.
Published
September 30, 2021

Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown

The work to keep the government running served as the backdrop during a chaotic day for Democrats as they struggled to get the president’s top domestic priorities over the finish line.
Published
September 30, 2021

Democrats struggle to save Biden’s $3.5 trillion overhaul as votes delayed

It appeared no immediate agreement was within reach after a long night of frantic, high-stakes negotiations.
Published
September 28, 2021

With signs of progress, Biden digs in to strike deal on $3.5 trillion plan

The stakes are as high as ever as the president and his party promise a vast rewrite of the nation's tax priorities and spending goals with an oh-so-slim majority in Congress.
Published
May 24, 2021

Maine’s credit rating unscathed by toll of pandemic

S&P Global Ratings affirms the state’s 'active budget management' and strengthening of state reserves.
Published
February 24, 2021

Biden’s choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress

Two Senate panels slated to take up the nomination of Neera Tanden, a policy expert who has been criticized for her past tweets that criticized lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, postpone meetings.
Published
November 14, 2019

New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black

The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.
Published
July 5, 2019

Approved Orono budget down 1 percent

Assuming the estimated valuation for the town holds, the projected tax rate for FY2020 will be $26.68, which is 32 cents lower - about 1.2 percent - than the previous fiscal year.