The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee cites higher-than-expected revenue from sales, individual income and corporate taxes.
2016
Posted inMaine, News
Cleanup of lead contamination near I-295 bridges in Portland complete
The project drew scrutiny from a local lawmaker who raised concerns over pedestrians’ exposure to contaminated dust.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
In Macedonia’s fake news hub, a teenager shows how it’s done
The teen says he has no qualms with maintaining bogus sites that present themselves as truthful, and cites his monthly revenue in four figures.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Glenn Cummings formally installed as USM president, after 17 months on the job: photos
Friday’s ceremony makes the former Maine House speaker the university’s first official president since 2012.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump breaks with longtime China policy by speaking with Taiwan’s president
American leaders typically haven’t spoken directly to the Taiwanese leader since the U.S. shifted its diplomatic recognition to mainland China in 1979.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man charged in rape of young girl in 2011-2012
The charges against Eric Say came initially through police in Florida.
Posted inMaine, News
Rewards totaling $11,000 offered in illegal killings of 2 Canada lynx
The lynx, a threatened species, were shot in Aroostook and Oxford counties within days of each other in November.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Annual holiday train show draws crowd at Maine State Museum
The two-day show features displays from two Maine model railroad clubs and includes several layouts.
Posted inCommunity
‘His Name Is Jesus’ will be performed in Jay
The 30-minute musical will celebrate the story of Christmas.