Madison school district’s proposed budget comes with 10% tax increase
The overall budget is up 1.49%, but state funding for the district is going down due to a large increase in valuation.
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Somerset County officials approve budget with overall 3.5% tax increase
Taxpayers will fund $6.9 million of the jail’s budget and $8.62 million for all other county departments for the budget year that starts July 1.
Madison town manager resigns after improper dismissal by Select Board
The town’s attorney told the board it did not follow state law, leading to a series of corrective actions in recent weeks.
Photos: Skowhegan fire destroys Waye Street home
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures multiple fire departments battling a house fire in which 1 person died.
Meet the 10 central Maine girls track and field athletes to watch in 2026
This list is loaded with state championship potential.
These are the 5 central Maine girls track teams to watch in 2026
These squads have returning scorers in several events.
The ‘pain cave’: How Maine distance runners endure the mental side of the sport
In track’s longest events, getting to the finish line as fast as possible takes much more than physical ability.
Somerset County officials propose budget with 3.5% tax increase
Officials considered a budget with essentially no tax increase but decided to try to spread out forecasted impacts over the next several years.
Madison officials tap town clerk for interim town manager position
Cheyenne Stevens, 24, has been town clerk, treasurer and registrar of voters since November 2023.
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Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes
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Concerns raised about communication dead spots, safety for emergency responders in Franklin County
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Waterville budget being grossly mismanaged | Letter
As a former councilor who raised concerns about city spending while on council, the city budget — as presented at the April 29 budget meeting — is ridiculous. Tax increment financing (TIF) money is money that is kept out of general revenue and put into its own account, with restrictions on how it can be…
Farmington proposes $16.6M budget ahead of May 11 vote
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MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July
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Skowhegan flower shop prepares blooms for Mother’s Day rush
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the process of creating a floral arrangement.
Oakland voters endorse library, pass $8.85M budget
Residents weighed in on the value of the Oakland Public Library at the annual budget meeting.
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