A Maine family of four earning $50,000 a year would save about $647 on its state income taxes under a sweeping tax reform proposal to be aired in a public hearing today before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee.
May 2013
Augusta city council votes to hire consultant for natural gas decision
Augusta city councilors voted unanimously to spend up to $40,000 to hire a consultant to help pick which of two natural gas proposals would benefit both the city and the largest number of residents.
Maine legislators vote to restart climate change planning
“I think the committee understood how much we all stand to lose if we don’t plan for the future,” said Pete Didisheim, advocacy director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
Morning Sentinel area police log, May 9, 2013
The following recent incidents have been reported by local law enforcement.
Legislative leaders approve $30,000 for Lewiston fires’ victims
Maine legislative leaders unanimously approved a request Thursday for $30,000 from their operating account to help people who lost their homes in three devastating apartment building fires find new housing.
Fairfield voters to decide on slightly lower $5.4 million budget at Town Meeting
Fairfield’s voters will be asked to approve a proposed $5.4 million budget that is slightly less than the current one, during Fairfield’s annual Town Meeting.
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK: Tigers thrive on chemistry
Gardiner coach Ginger Shaw tried to recall the last time the school’s softball team was undefeated this late in the season.
MLB: Brewers pull Rogers from rehab game
The Milwaukee Brewers pulled pitcher Mark Rogers from his rehab assignment with the Huntsville Stars on Thursday and sent him back to Arizona for medical evaluation.
RED SOX: Hanrahan moved to 60-day DL
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan is expected to be sidelined at least two months and is scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews for an examination that could determine whether he will need surgery.