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PublishedNovember 12, 2021
Auburn council to mull hazard bonuses for police and fire personnel
The $1,500 per person would come from federal coronavirus relief funds.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2021
Gov. Mills announces $10 million in funding for Maine seafood dealers and processors
The new seafood infrastructure program will provide grants to upgrade buildings, utilities and equipment, and invest in new technology.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2021
Wilton discusses $220K of American Rescue Plan funds, plans for spending
The Town of Wilton has received the first of its two American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $220,000. There will need to be a public hearing and special town meeting before the money can be spent.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic relief funding could pay for Auburn Festival Plaza overhaul
Cost to overhaul plaza in Auburn estimated at between $1.65 million and $2.38 million, but could be completed in phases.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2021
Maine providing $73 million in grants to stabilize state’s ‘crucial’ child care industry
Working families in Maine are struggling to find child care as facilities close or limit enrollment because of staffing shortages worsened by the pandemic.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2021
Livermore board increases property tax rate 75 cents
Taking $50,000 from the undesignated fund balance will provide an overlay of $44,749 for abatements.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2021
Livermore tax rate going up 75 cents
Undesignated fund used to lessen the property tax increase.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2021
Who’s minding the store on COVID-19 relief spending?
With $4.5 billion headed to Maine state, city and county governments, the threat of wasteful or improper spending creates a need for systems to track and verify where the money goes.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2021
Franklin County officials, residents brainstorm ideas for $8 million in federal stimulus money
Franklin County commissioners held a countywide workshop Tuesday on what the county and towns' allotment of American Rescue Act funds can be spent on.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2021
Mills signs bill authorizing spending of $1 billion in federal rescue plan funds
But the measure falls short of the two-thirds majority needed to become law immediately, so it won't take effect until 90 days after the Legislature adjourns.
American Rescue Plan Act
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