The spending plan boasts a lower tax burden than the prior year while ambulances and debt service drive costs.
Community
Skowhegan’s ‘Firefighter Rick’ retires after teaching fire safety for decades
A former teacher who followed his dream of being a firefighter, Capt. Rick Caldwell worked his last shift as a full-time firefighter Thursday.
L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.
Greely High School’s Title IX audit finds inequity in athletics
The review found some girls teams had less access to equipment, facilities and opportunities.
Madison Hannaford supermarket to get new look
The remodel is expected to be completed by fall, the supermarket chain said.
Madison man arrested after break-in at middle school
Police believe the man broke in through a classroom window.
Temporary highway access road to close in Augusta
The road has been used to provide access to Interstate 95 from Whitten Road during the replacement of the Western Avenue bridge.
Rangeley approves most budget articles
Voters said yes to all but 4 of the town budget articles during the annual referendum June 9.
Voters approve Rangeley area school budget by wide margin
The combined vote was 556-225 in favor of RSU 78’s $6M budget for the next school year.
Towns pass Newport-area school budget
The results of the vote will be ratified Tuesday.