Voters resoundingly reject RSU 4 budget

Wales-based school district must reassess, then start budget process again.

Highway fund raises new tensions over state budget negotiations

A continuing services budget passed by Democrats in March did not include highway funding, which is used to fund operations for the Maine Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles and part of the Maine State Police.

RSU 9 budget set, vote is Tuesday, June 13

Regional School Unit 9 has set the 2023-2024 school budget at $41.71 million, a 4.30% increase from the previous year's budget, and the referendum vote for the 10 towns associated with RSU 9 will be Tuesday, June 13.

Bethel to hold special town meeting

Jay to be part of joint committee to discuss possibly charging Livermore Falls for fire service calls

The committee would consist of two selectpersons from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls, town managers and fire department representatives to discuss the increase in mutual aid calls.

Litchfield postpones tax commitment after typo delays approval of school budget

Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels says in the meantime, there is enough money in reserve to cover county tax obligations.

Half its original size, Biden’s big plan in race to finish

The president met Tuesday evening with two holdout Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, pushing for an agreement before he leaves for global summits later this week.

Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown

The work to keep the government running served as the backdrop during a chaotic day for Democrats as they struggled to get the president’s top domestic priorities over the finish line.

Democrats struggle to save Biden’s $3.5 trillion overhaul as votes delayed

It appeared no immediate agreement was within reach after a long night of frantic, high-stakes negotiations.

With signs of progress, Biden digs in to strike deal on $3.5 trillion plan

The stakes are as high as ever as the president and his party promise a vast rewrite of the nation's tax priorities and spending goals with an oh-so-slim majority in Congress.