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PublishedApril 23, 2025
Augusta councilors reach compromise on budget cuts
The City Council, which will take up the budget Thursday, has ordered the city and school department to lessen the tax impact to a 2.5% increase.
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PublishedApril 21, 2025
Proposed $92.6 million city, school budget would raise Augusta taxes by 9.8%
Residents and officials are divided over whether to seek more cuts in the school budget.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2025
Hallowell residents say they want new city manager to be finance-focused
Hallowell dove into its search for a new city manager late last month, with three months left before current City Manager Gary Lamb leaves.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2025
Farmington considers changing fiscal year
Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2025
Augusta City Councilors set 2025 goals for economic development, housing
Officials to explore ways to add public transit, housing and other services during annual goal-setting meeting.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2024
Augusta voters to decide Nov. 5 on borrowing $5.5 million for a variety of projects
A resident told city councilors that having one up-or-down vote on funding for a number of unrelated projects deprives voters of choice.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2024
Augusta may borrow $7 million for capital improvements without longer-term plan in place
The funds would be used to repair deteriorating streets and the Augusta Civic Center, officials said.
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PublishedJune 18, 2024
Waterville officials approve $62 million budget that will increase tax rate about 15 cents
The Waterville City Council on Tuesday OK'd the budget for municipal, school and county spending, and also took a final vote to approve borrowing $4.9 million for capital projects.
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PublishedJune 11, 2024
Augusta City Council sets goals for economic development, modernizing Civic Center
The list of priorities, which provide direction throughout the year for city staff, also includes street maintenance, completion of the comprehensive plan, and housing.
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PublishedJune 4, 2024
Waterville council takes first vote on proposed $62 million budget that’s 1.5% over current spending plan
Under the budget proposal, the city's tax rate of $19.90 per $1,000 worth of assessed property value would increase between 30 cents and 40 cents per thousand.
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