The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use. Walmart recently challenged Brunswick’s valuation of its Cook’s Corner property, a move that could cost the town more than $200,000 in tax revenue.
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Topsham middle school student serving on education department’s first student cabinet
Madison Bleau, a seventh-grader at Mt. Ararat Middle School, is part of the alternative education program, giving her type of project-based learning opportunities she will advocate more students have access to.
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Despite proposed cuts, Pingree ‘confident’ Bath shipyard will fulfill contracts
Department of Defense recommended slashing the number of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers built for the Navy between 2021 and 2025 from 12 ships to seven.
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Opponents ask court to reverse approval of controversial oyster farm in Brunswick
The suit alleges a conflict of interest for co-owner of Mere Point Oyster Co. and Brunswick’s Harbormaster Dan Devereaux, and accuses him of ‘placing a thumb on the scale of the aquaculture licensing.’
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Dresden voters agree to buy property next to Town Office
The $50,000 cost will be covered by town surplus funds and is expected to be offset by the sale of two properties, totaling $70,000.
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Climate change to be tracked on Maine Yankee donated land
A land trust will take ownership of the Westport Island parcel.
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Midcoast Humane to host rabies clinic in Cumberland
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane is hosting a rabies clinic for cats and dogs at the Cumberland Town Hall on Saturday, Jan. 18,0 from 9–11 a.m. Services offered will include rabies vaccines ($10), microchipping ($25), ear cleaning ($10) and nail trimming ($10). This clinic is one of a series that will take place throughout the year […]
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Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Deputy fired after domestic violence arrest
Sagadahoc County Deputy Matthew Shiers was arrested in July and indicted on charges of domestic violence assault, aggravated assault and cruelty to animals.
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Former Maine lawmaker outed for criminal history getting back into politics
Jeffrey Pierce, who lost his re-election bid in November 2018 when the Maine Democratic Party released details on his criminal record, announced Tuesday he will run for House District 53 again.
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Freeport to consider looser restrictions on marijuana cultivation
The council will host a workshop prior to the Jan. 21 council meeting where it will discuss the possibility of allowing recreational marijuana cultivation in town. Freeport currently only allows medical cannabis growth.