The Hallowell City Council passed a budget in July that raised property taxes by about 20%, but tried to cut from the budget after taxes were committed in response to pushback from residents on the tax increase.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Truck driver to spend 5 years in prison for crash that killed Falmouth couple
Prosecutors say truck driver David Herring was distracted when he failed to stop for slow traffic on the Maine Turnpike and hit the car in front of him, killing the driver and passenger.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow councilors change course on town manager’s contract
Amid months of turmoil in the town office, councilors were set to discuss giving the town manager a higher payout if she was fired by the town. Instead, councilors voted to revoke their ability to fire her without cause altogether.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
The Alna Store makes the New York Times’ 2024 list of the country’s best restaurants
The highly praised fine-dining destination was the only Maine restaurant to win the recognition.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop officials delay action on $681,000 school budget deficit
Winthrop Interim Superintendent Becky Foley said she found the shortfall last week but wants to be more sure about exactly why the deficit happened before suggesting any budget adjustments.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal bill could ease housing crisis in rural Maine
Towns want and need more housing but say they lack the developers and the money to make it happen.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine, News
West Bath boy who died last week loved sports, was eager to try flag football
Whether he was playing sports or helping his folks around the house, the 7-year-old carried a rich and contagious enthusiasm, his father, Nathan Briggs, said.
Posted inMaine, News
Foam spill flushes wave of toxic chemicals into troubled Androscoggin River
‘We will be dealing with the fallout of this for generations to come,’ says Ed Friedman, chairman of Friends of Merrymeeting Bay.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
West Nile virus found in Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Washington counties
Mosquito-borne illnesses have now been found in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Maine senator suggests half the state should consider seceding to become part of New Hampshire
Eric Brakey of Auburn said 2nd District move would prevent imposition of a ‘radical’ agenda on rural Mainers.