The owner of a home assessed at $400,000 would pay $272 more in property taxes under the proposal.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Neighborhood contest nets 19,000 pounds of food for South Portland pantry
The big donation to the South Portland Food Cupboard is expected to go fast because of a sharp increase this month in those seeking assistance.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Food trucks can now set up in downtown Bath
Bath will allow three food trucks to set up shop along the waterfront downtown for the first time.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland council approves TIF district for affordable housing development
Residents have concerns about the taxpayer impact of the council’s overall plan for three housing projects and the resulting influx of new residents when schools are already overcrowded.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth makes public push to reduce use of plastic
Resident involvement is needed to protect the environment from harmful microplastics and PFAS, the town sustainability coordinator says.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
$1 million ice rink fundraiser underway in Falmouth
The popular Lee Twombly Pond rink is in need of a new refrigeration system and has hopes of reopening next winter.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Divided council passes rent control in South Portland, in effect until 2030
The ordinance will put a 10% cap on rent increases, with exemptions, and will take effect May 27.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland council gives final approval to changes allowing homeless shelters in city
The city itself will not be operating the shelters, and two independent groups have expressed interest but have made no immediate plans, according to City Manager Scott Morelli.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport planner to serve as interim town manager
The town will hire a search firm to assist in finding a permanent town manager to replace Peter Joseph.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Windham-Raymond schools in middle of heated debate over controversial books
A special committee is currently reviewing three challenged books and is expected to recommend soon whether they should be removed from RSU 14 library shelves.