County officials say their draft 2016 budget is ‘pretty uninteresting,’ but they warn that a jail reform bill could increase county taxes by up to 30 percent over time.
Michael Shepherd
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Waterville, Albion men arrested after alleged Manchester burglaries
James M. Derosier and Jeffrey L. Marshall Jr. are charged with breaking into two stores on Western Avenue after running out of gas while ‘very drunk.’
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Students, trucking industry both win in Augusta driving contest
About 50 students participated in the Dick Dolloff Memorial Student Driving Competition on Wednesday at a time when the industry is seeking new blood.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Poliquin raises $700K in three months for 2016 re-election bid
It’s an impressive total for the Republican from Maine’s 2nd District, and it signifies that his likely rematch against Democrat Emily Cain will be pricier than before.
Posted inLocal & State
Colby students hold forum in Belgrade on arsenic amid legislative action
The naturally occurring contaminant is a problem in central Maine drinking water and has been linked to health problems in kids.
Posted inLocal & State
In a first, Maine hires inspectors for medical marijuana operations
The Maine Department of Human Services signed a $167,000 contract with the Maine Sheriffs’ Association that aimed at regulating small growers, some of whom are concerned by the change.
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Poliquin, touring New Balance in Norridgewock, says he’s ‘still studying’ trade deal
Republican leaders support it and generally support “free trade” agreements that eliminate tariffs and other barriers between countries, but Maine Republicans have been more reluctant.
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Excise tax bill that would hit Augusta gets nod from legislative panel
A committee backed a bill that would reallocate excise taxes paid by utilities, costing the capital city up to $250,000 a year, but increasing revenue in Farmington, Fairfield and Skowhegan.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Kennebec River mostly clear of ice, but flooding possible up north
Officials reported that the Kennebec is flushing well and ice isn’t accumulating around the piers of the Maine-Kennebec Bridge in Richmond, a potential flashpoint for ice jam flooding.
Posted inSchools and Education
Hallowell-based RSU 2 budget would hike property taxes by 4 percent
The budget in Monmouth, Richmond, Farmingdale, Hallowell and Dresden schools is more conservative this year than in years past.