The district’s $118 million spending plan would increase the school part of the tax rate by 5.4%.
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Tenants, landlords divided over bills aimed at Maine’s rental markets
One bill would increase protections for renters, while another would prohibit municipalities from adopting local rental rules.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Mayors ask lawmakers to let cities and towns raise revenue with local sales taxes
Bills considered Wednesday would allow municipalities to increase the sales tax within their borders. Opponents say the new taxes would hurt businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Two Maine breweries among fastest-growing in U.S.
Lone Pine in Portland and Mast Landing in Westbrook make the annual list compiled by the Brewers Association.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Local & State
Maine illustrator Melissa Sweet earns national children’s book honor
The Carle Honors celebrate her creative vision and dedication.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
ImmuCell hopes to raise $9 million by selling more shares
The company said it needs the money to expand production of its flagship product First Defense, for which it has struggled to keep up with customer orders.
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Portland shooting victim’s family ‘devastated,’ and frustrated with police probe
A lawyer for the family of Isahak Muse, 22, who was killed at a home in Riverton on March 16, tells Essence magazine that he has been hired to guide the family and scrutinize the investigation.
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Libbytown residents oppose County Way site for a new homeless shelter in Portland
Instead, residents from the area urge a City Council committee to form a task force to look into possible sites and models for serving Portland’s homeless population.
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New director hired for Portland’s largest homeless shelter
Sara Fleurant, who has held several positions with the city over the past 9 years, will replace Rob Parritt as director of the Oxford Street Shelter.
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Peaks residents urge school finance committee to save island’s pre-K program
The superintendent agrees to add a $40,000 position to the proposed $117.8 million budget to continue the program.