The budget will now go to the 10 district towns for approval in a referendum.
2017
Gardiner StoryWalk promotes literacy, downtown businesses
Organizers say they want to encourage family literacy and introduce people to Water Street businesses.
Staci Creech wins third straight Maine Women’s Amateur
Staci Creech shots 3-over 74 to win by five shots.
State ends fiscal year with $111 million surplus
The LePage administration will deposit $46 million from the surplus into two funds that stabilize the state budget and provide income tax relief.
Smoky fire in Mercer reported Wednesday
Crews from Skowhegan and Norridgewock responded; the state fire marshal’s office was called to investigate.
Amazon to hire thousands of workers in 1 day to staff its shipping centers
The job fair will take place next Wednesday at 10 regional fulfillment centers.
Lawsuit over blasting filed against city of Augusta, local construction, blasting firms
A Kenneth Street couple says their home has been damaged and that the blasting has caused ’emotional distress.’
LePage takes aim at alleged abuse of woodland tax breaks
The governor has previously said the state’s tree growth tax program and nonprofit land trusts are robbing municipalities.
Court will erase trespassing charges against Black Lives Matter protesters
The protesters agreed to a deal with prosecutors to pay fines and attend a ‘restorative justice’ meeting, after which the charges would be dismissed.
Trump’s transgender military ban elicits strong response in Maine
Democrats are especially critical of Trump, saying his move is a disservice to people who have sworn to protect the country.