An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
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Other states consider joining Maine in banning the spreading of sewage sludge
The battle over how to place guardrails on the practice is starting to play out in legislatures across the country.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County group planning for border station changes at Coburn Gore Township
The $95 million project by U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expected to be completed in five to six years.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Golden, House Democrats call for defense secretary to testify about attack leak
Secretary Pete Hegseth and several other Trump administration officials have been under fire since the revelation that they accidentally shared war plans in a group chat that included a reporter.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
cPort Credit Union takes shape in Lewiston
The credit union’s building is being erected across from Central Maine Medical Center on Main Street.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston man pleads guilty to charges related to child sexual abuse material
Harold Clayton III potentially faces up to 30 years in prison for charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Luiggi’s Pizzeria in Lewiston is ready to reopen — and yes, you can still get a Fergy
‘Same old recipes, just a fresher new look,’ said Keshia Pratt, who owns the restaurant with her husband Zach.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Mother dies from injuries in March 20 Lewiston crash
Police said Adaysia Read died Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland, days after her 7-month-old daughter Kinsley Willigar died from her injuries. Willigar’s father, Tyrell Willigar, died on impact.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gun control debate returns to Maine State House as lawmakers take up new bills
Lawmakers heard proposals for banning bump stocks and other rapid-fire devices, prohibiting untraceable ‘ghost guns’ and easing Maine’s concealed carry law.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Peru man indicted for manslaughter in October crash in Auburn
Albert Deschaine was indicted earlier this month in the death of James Halliday of Auburn in October 2024.