Higher county assessment, reduced state revenue creating ‘unusually difficult budget year’ for Waterville
City officials are working to trim $1 million from the budget proposal to ease the city’s tax burden.
Read this story by Charley DiAdamo
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RSU 9 expecting one-time state funding boost in July: The funding is part of an $8 million “bridge payment” included in the state’s supplemental budget. Read this story by Ben Hanstein
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Small Maine town votes to close a school that serves 5 students: While it’s unclear what will become of the school, residents have suggested turning it into a senior center or community hub. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News
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Jay officials set May 11 for nonbinding public hearing on police collaboration: Voters at a special town meeting are expected to decide on funding for trash disposal, and the Select Board will take up new sewer rates the same day. Read this story by Bob Neal
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Calais teachers question transparency around proposed school schedule change: Faculty members say families should be surveyed before the district considers moving away from the alternating‑day block schedule. Read this story by Melissa S. Razdrih
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Jonesport Planning Board to consider 30‑month extension for Kingfish aquaculture project: If the board approves the change, the measure will move to a townwide vote under the town’s ordinance rules. Read this story by Jessica Brockington
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Panelists discuss town meeting, home rule at Monitor Talks: “Town meetings are the last real piece of democracy in this country.” Read this story and watch the discussion
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Restless Democrats challenge party establishment while trying to loosen Trump’s grip on Washington: Six months before Election Day, Democratic voters are embracing change, taking a clear risk by picking less established and more polarizing candidates to represent them on the ballot this fall. Read this story by Steve Peoples
Note: This story appears as part of a content sharing arrangement with the AP.
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Janet Mills’ sudden exit has Democrats asking: What was Schumer thinking?: “There have been a lot of questions raised about the decisions,” one Senate Democrat said. Read this story by Alex Roarty, Elena Schneider, Stephen Neukam and Igor Bobic
Note: This story was produced as part of a partnership with NOTUS and the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute.
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Behind the scenes of Mills’ US Senate campaign collapse | Bangor Daily News ($)
Five Democrats vying for Maine governor face off in debate | WABI
Here's what we know about the gubernatorial candidates' healthcare proposals | Maine Public
Maine’s largest oil power plant wants to skirt clean air requirements | Portland Press Herald ($)
With Mills out of Senate race, Democrat David Costello hopes voters give him a look | Spectrum News Maine
Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny | Portland Press Herald ($)
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