There will be a second reading and a vote in May as councilors propose covering the increase with surplus funds to keep property tax at its present level.
2014
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Richmond pride runs deep in coaching staff
Ryan Gardner and Phil Houdlette are giving back to their alma mater.
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Gas company to update Waterville council on pipeline plans
Official with Summit Natural Gas says the goal is to provide natural gas to 80 percent of the city.
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Fairfield man charged with producing meth, marijuana
Jared C. Colby, 22, was charged with criminal conspiracy and drug trafficking after police found a meth lab and an indoor marijuana grow when searching a house on a warrant for “another matter”.
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Colby College library renovation raises ire of faculty
A group of 76 faculty members petitioned administrators to halt the renovation because nearly half of the books on offer will be moved to a storage facility off campus.
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Natural gas expansion could spike Hallowell water rates by 20 percent
The small district says it needs another employee to keep up with Summit Natural Gas of Maine, which is expected to install lines in residential areas later this year.
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Gardiner city staff to recommend ways to close budget shortfall
Gardiner City Council is scheduled to hear a budget presentation from city staff at its Wednesday night meeting.
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Tons of carrots left at Skowhegan animal shelter
Somerset Humane Society says bags of carrots still remain even after donations were made to area food pantries and homeless shelters.
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Police: Kingfield men summoned for giving alcohol to teens
The teenagers are reported to have crashed a car after drinking alcohol provided by the two men.