Facing a global market meltdown after his tariffs took effect Wednesday, the president abruptly backed down on most of the import taxes — except for those on China.
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Posted inMaine, News
Mainers could see higher taxes if US cuts local bond exemptions
Officials say removing the exemptions to reduce federal spending would dramatically increase the cost of borrowing money, raising the cost of projects and the burden on taxpayers.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Oak Hill school district voters decide to close Sabattus Primary School
The Regional School Unit 4 school was slated for closure in 2012.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville board votes to recommend council rezone Drummond Ave. lots
At least one property owner along the western strip of Drummond Avenue wants his land rezoned from General Industrial to Residential-B so he can develop houses there.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine House Republicans fall short of repealing ban on paramilitary activities
The ban was enacted last year amid reports that a neo-Nazi group was planning to establish a training camp in northern Maine.
Posted inMaine, Sports
Maine Legislature to discuss three-year halt on artificial turf installation
The bill, LD 1177, would halt any installation of new synthetic turf and also stop renovation of existing spaces.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Secretary of state issues language for people’s veto of Maine state budget
Supporters of the veto, led by Republican Rep. Gary Drinkwater, have until June 18 to collect enough signatures to pause implementation of the budget and send it to voters.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Hallowell library to miss out on $26,000 after tax district confusion
The Hubbard Free Library has not been added to the city’s downtown TIF district because of a misunderstanding over allowable expenses, blocking thousands in City Council-approved funding.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Cornville town meeting remains unfinished until yearly audit
Town officials said they are waiting for the audit to schedule a third date to finish town meeting, which was tabled partway through after two attempts in March.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Pingree to hold in-person town halls as more constituents demand to meet with lawmakers
The Democrat, who represents the solidly blue 1st District, is the only member of Maine’s congressional delegation to schedule a town hall since President Donald Trump returned to office.