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PublishedFebruary 10, 2020
Bill would prohibit a common property tax appeal by big-box retailers
Large retailers have been pressuring Maine communities to lower their property taxes based on hypothetical arguments about the properties' resale value.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2020
Freeport considers tax break for L.L. Bean headquarters expansion
The retailer is requesting a $10 million tax increment financing district that could help offset its future property tax costs and fund community projects.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
About 300,000 Maine homeowners will get $100 each in property tax relief
Mainers who pay property taxes and are eligible for the state's Homestead Exemption program can expect to get checks for roughly $100 by January or February.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2019
Maine Senate Democrats will hold town halls to publicize legislative agenda
Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they'll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers' rights.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2019
Wilton property tax rate to drop for third straight year
Wilton's tax assessor recommended lowering the mil rate from $20.35 to $20. Residents in Maine's homestead exemption program can expect additional relief as well.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2019
Scarborough homeowners balk at first townwide revaluation in 14 years
Hundreds of Scarborough residents are reeling after the first comprehensive property revaluation since 2005 results in big increases.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2018
'Big, bold things' on tap for Democrats in Augusta, Nate Libby says
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PublishedMay 6, 2018
Regional services facing cuts at the county level
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PublishedApril 28, 2018
WalMart: Lower taxes? Oxford: No!
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2018
Portland revaluation could send property taxes soaring
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