JAY — The tax rate for the 2015-16 fiscal year is expected to rise more than a dollar when selectpersons set the rate at a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Town Office. It will be the third year in a row that taxes have risen. The rate for 2014-15 is […]
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Norway sells tax-acquired property, puts others out to bid
NORWAY — The town knocked two tax-acquired properties from its rolls, and with it collected $11,730 Thursday night. David Holt, the town manager, said that he intends to recommend selectmen dispose of more property by bid until the 22-property list gets smaller. “It is unpleasant to sell someone’s property, so we will start with the […]
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Paris residents asked to weigh in on budget cuts
PARIS — Selectmen have vowed to let residents do the talking about cuts in the current budget after an unanticipated mill rate jump has upset many people. Residents are invited to voice their ideas and concerns at next week’s budget workshop, which will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 27, at the Town Office, […]
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Sabattus town manager attends final meeting
SABATTUS — On Tuesday evening, Town Manager Andrew Gilmore facilitated his final meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Gilmore’s last day in office will be Thursday, July 23. The board members presented Gilmore with a desk clock containing an engraved message of thanks for his service to the town of Sabattus. Selectmen Chairman Mark Duquette […]
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New Buckfield selectman opposes close-ended budgeting
BUCKFIELD — Selectmen directed Town Manager Cindy Dunn to send out a survey to taxpayers regarding close- and open-ended warrant articles and a date preference for the town meeting after some in town opposed the move to close-ended warrant articles earlier this year. Recently elected Selectman Maida Demers-Dobson brought up the issue at Tuesday night’s meeting. […]
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Maine House OKs budget deal that includes tax cuts, welfare reform
AUGUSTA — A two-year state $6.6 billion budget deal tentatively agreed to by Maine’s top Democratic and Republican lawmakers and awaiting votes in the Legislature will include income tax cuts and welfare reforms but not to the extent Republican Gov. Paul LePage wanted. Lawmakers did accept some of LePage’s budget proposals including the elimination of the […]
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RSU 15 budget passes, paving way for June 9 referendum
GRAY — Moderator Don Libby of New Gloucester lead 37 registered voters in Gray and New Gloucester on Thursday as they passed Regional School Unit 15’s proposed 2015-16 budget, totaling $23.91 million. This paves the way for the June 9 district referendum validation approval vote at the polls. At the same time, by a ballot vote of 27 […]
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Does GOP budget divide signal ‘lame duck’ status for LePage?
AUGUSTA — Recent actions by State House Republicans could be a signal the power of firebrand Republican Gov. Paul LePage is waning as he heads toward the sixth month of his second term. Last week, Legislative Republican leaders split with LePage on his two-year state budget proposal, rejecting key LePage policy objectives around tax and […]
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Proposed school budget would raise property taxes in three towns
POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 committee Monday agreed to take a proposed $20.6 million budget to voters in Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland this month. Informational meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls; 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Poland Community School; and 6 […]
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RSU 5 expects nearly 9.2% budget increase
FREEPORT — The fiscal 2016 budget for Regional School Unit 5 is expected to increase by $2.5 million, or 9.15 percent, officials said. The board of directors met March 25 to discuss the spending plan for the Freeport, Durham and Pownal school district. The total operating budget is expected to be over $29.8 million. If […]