Jenna Mayotte aims to reinvigorate the popular community hub following the change in leadership, extensive renovations and fallout from the pandemic.
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Cape council sends school budget to voters
The council voted 5-2 to send the school district’s $26.3 million budget to voters, but not before making clear its displeasure with the potential impact to the tax rate.
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Midcoast author’s new book weaves tales of traveling treasure in Kennebec cove
Former journalist Greg Latimer released “Pirates and Lost Treasure of Coastal Maine” this month.
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Freeport council adopts $11.8 million budget for FY ’21
With school and county numbers included, the tax bill for a $300,000 home will be about $69 more, according to town officials.
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Yarmouth council adopts $43.3M budget with 2.4% tax increase
If approved by voters, a $450,000 supplementary budget item for COVID-19 safety measures could raise the tax hike to 3.85%.
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Legislative veterans square off in Senate District 24 primary election
Stan Gerzofsky and Mattie Daughtry are vying to represent the Democratic party and challenge Republican Bradford Pattershall this fall for the seat occupied by Sen. Brownie Carson.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
$119.9M school budget set for Portland voters
The budget does not increase the tax rate, but is without many of the investments school leaders wanted to make.
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Two Portland councilors seek outside probe of police protest response
An independent review of Portland Police actions at two Black Lives Matter demonstrations is important “to show that our city leaders are listening to the calls for change and demonstrate our respect for all voices,” Councilor Kimberly Cook said.
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Portland schools develop reopening scenarios
The school district expects to have a plan approved in early August.
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Crockett in primary runoff for House 43 seat
Robert Mentzinger is challenging House 43 representative Edward Crockett, who is seeking his second term in Augusta.