The budget proposal, which voters will review in May and June, totals about $53.9 million.
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Gardiner-based SAD 11 approves $33.5 million budget; taxes up 6.2%
Residents in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph will vote on whether to validate the budget in June.
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How Matt Dunlap seeks to win Maine’s Trump-voting congressional district as a progressive
State Auditor Matt Dunlap, previously a secretary of state, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine leader and state lawmaker, feels his life experiences resonate with voters of all stripes.
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Can Shenna Bellows’ stand against Trump translate to a successful run for governor?
The biggest challenge for Maine’s secretary of state may be finding a way to stand out in a competitive Democratic primary.
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3 takeaways on the proposed Kennebec County budget
Spending is up by about 8%, driven partly by a proposal to add 2 new deputies to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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New data indicates most arrested in Maine ICE surge had no criminal convictions, charges
A new batch of data released by the Deportation Data Project on Monday indicates that out of 192 people arrested by immigration officials in late January, just 12 had criminal convictions.
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Rangeley, Carrabassett Valley join ‘No Kings’ rallies
Protesters gathered along Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley and Route 4 in Rangeley to join in the nationwide ‘No Kings’ rally.
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Will Bobby Charles’ lead in the Republican primary for governor last?
Charles has led recent polling, but he’ll need to keep that momentum going to beat out the large field of competitors in his own party.
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Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
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Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.