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Does anyone really like to pay property taxes? Most of us understand that our taxes pay for necessary municipal services but, still, paying taxes is generally not considered a desired task, particularly since so many Mainers are seeing property values and tax bills rising.
There are a number of ways property owners can take some control over what they pay, and one is to seek an abatement if you think your property valuation is out of line with similar properties in your neighborhood. It’s an involved process, but is often successful.
For some, the other is to pay your property taxes early. Many towns offer discount incentives for early payment.
When Addison voters convene their annual town meeting at the D.W. Merritt School on Tuesday night, one of the warrant articles they’ll consider is whether to raise $75,000 to cover discounted tax payments. Addison property owners are given an opportunity to receive a 3 percent discount on real estate taxes if they pay in full 30 days before taxes are due. The $75,000 to be raised covers that 3 percent discount.
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Maine DEP recertifies Juniper Ridge Landfill amid Penobscot Nation outcry, allowing expansion: Earlier this year, the project was stalled when a court sided with the Penobscot Nation and the Conservation Law Foundation, ruling that the state DEP had failed to meet necessary criteria in its review of the expansion. Read this story by Melissa S. Razdrih |
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With key roles unfilled, is deorganization on the table in Beals?: When voters convene for the annual town meeting April 10, Terry Beal, the longtime tax collector and treasurer, will not be a candidate. So far, no one is stepping forward to succeed her. Read this story by Jessica Brockington |
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Washington County’s Tristan Singh to represent Maine at the Scripps National Spelling Bee: Singh won the Maine State Spelling Bee at Bowdoin College last weekend, one of 14 young spellers competing in the annual event. Read this story by Jessica Brockington |
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Coast Guard is investigating Ocean Provider collision with commercial pier in Lubec: Security cameras at the pier had been turned off during renovations earlier this year and were not working at the time of the collision. Read this story by Ethan Bien |
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High cost of Route 1 paving project forcing Calais to ‘downsize’ its plan: Paving bids have come in about 40 percent more than expected for two years in a row. Read this story by Judith Meyer |
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Washington County municipal elections and annual town meetings, March 31 to April 4: Addison, Steuben
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