An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
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Augusta Civic Center draws Vietnam era veterans for breakfast
Anna Chadwick captures event hosted by the Travis Mills Foundation to thank and say ‘welcome home’ to those who served during the Vietnam War.
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Republicans file for people’s veto of budget as lawmakers begin special session
Tensions linger as the Maine Legislature returns to Augusta on Tuesday to start the next phase of budget work.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine AG has faith in court system even as some fear Trump won’t abide judicial orders
Aaron Frey told Mainers at a town hall Tuesday night he’s been able to enforce court orders in various lawsuits against the Trump administration, dealing with citizenship, privacy rights and federal funding.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Albion man sentenced to 75 days for sexual contact with girl, possessing explicit photos
The victim’s father said he should have shot the defendant instead of going to authorities at Sean Eori’s sentencing Tuesday, where the victim and her family said the system failed to protect her.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Girls Swimming team
Three seniors lead the list of top area swimmers.
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2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Boys Swimming team
Freshmen and juniors fill all but two spots on the list of the area’s top swimmers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central Maine, Sun Journal name new managing editors
Ben Bragdon will be the Sun Journal’s new managing editor and Jessica Lowell was promoted to managing editor of the Central Maine newspapers.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Indoor Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Meet the 2024-25 Varsity Maine winter All-State/All-Region teams
We wrap up our winter all-state awards with the best of boys basketball, showcasing the 12 players who made the biggest impact this season.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls indoor track: 2025 Central Maine All-Region team
Lawrence, MCI and Erskine Academy feature multiple athletes on this year’s team.