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Washington County Commission seeks more information on shift to fiscal year budgeting

The Legislature has passed emergency legislation authorizing a special $640,671 payment to cover the unorganized territories’ share of Washington County’s 2025 debt.

Read this story by Judith Meyer

Lubec Board of Selectmen votes to support Green and White Hope’s marine safety advocacy work: The board also approved seed money to establish the Paula Tinker Memorial Lubec Junior Firefighters program. Read this story by Ethan Bien

Rangeley Police Department saluted for completing state accreditation program: The department joins nearly 40 other police agencies in Maine that have earned the designation. Read this story by Ashton F. LeCraw

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Mills signs budget in Bangor, touts free community college and $300 checks | Spectrum News Maine

Maine lawmakers make last-minute changes to school funding formula bill | Portland Press Herald ($)

Maine budget calls for statewide 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban in schools | WGME

Some Mainers planning to vote for Platner say they’re doing so reluctantly | Portland Press Herald ($) 

Maine Legislature scuttles home security fund for lawmakers | Maine Public

Republicans hold huge spending advantage in Maine Senate race, and it’s getting bigger | Portland Press Herald ($)

Maine Legislature nixes speed camera pilot program | Maine Public

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