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3 lessons from Maine’s election-year rash of local budget disputes

Schools are asking for more money due to rising costs. Some places are having to confront thorny service reductions.

Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

Rangeley discusses rec center, more parking and sheriff’s office budget: Residents noted the need to protect Haley Pond from runoff from the sand and salt pile and the need for more parking. Read this story by Ashton F. LeCraw

The following stories are from other newsrooms. While The Maine Monitor does not place its content behind a paywall, some newsrooms we link to below may. Paywalled stories are followed by a ($). We encourage you to consider supporting local Maine newsrooms.

ADU construction in Maine hasn’t matched interest, despite best efforts | Portland Press Herald ($)

ICE to release 19-year-old Mainer detained in Texas since November | Maine Public

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking | Bangor Daily News ($)

MaineHealth announces it will open state's first clinical research unit | Maine Public

Maine Public Utilities Commission host public hearing on Maine Water Company proposed increases | WABI 

Election-deciding absentee ballots in Clifton sent back to Maine Supreme Court | Bangor Daily News ($)

Scarborough considers data center pause after development proposal | Maine Public

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