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Here’s why electric rates are spiking on Maine’s most remote island

Rising electric prices have been a theme of the past few years in Maine. But the situation facing Matinicus is unique.

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

Farmington Select Board recommends $16.6 million budget: Voters to consider the budget, which reflects a 1.7 percent increase in municipal spending, at the annual town meeting May 11. Read this story by Ben Hanstein

Rangeley to add historic‑themed signs as part of downtown revitalization: Board of Selectmen approved a project this week to seal the municipal parking lot and sections of 11 local roads. Read this story by Ashton F. LeCraw

Spruce Mountain School District voters to decide budget April 28: The proposed budget totals $26.8 million, an increase of 2.89 percent over the current spending plan. Read this story by Bob Neal

Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm named finalist for INN leadership award: The executive director of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting was nominated for her work transforming the organization that publishes The Maine Monitor. Read this story

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Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers | Portland Press Herald ($)

Municipalities say $4 million funding for county jails is not enough to address rising costs | Maine Public

Democrats to spend more than $8M to hold Golden’s seat | Portland Press Herald ($)

Trump administration vows to protect endangered whales without hurting Maine lobstermen | WGME

Cumberland County removes ICE from jail contract, sheriff warns of potential taxpayer costs | News Center Maine

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