LEWISTON — A bigger school budget, buoyed by $1.3 million more in state aid, easily received voter approval Tuesday. The Lewiston School Department’s $49.3 million budget drew 482 voters to the polls for the special election. According to Tuesday night’s poll results, the vote was 375-107. The budget reduces school property taxes by about 1.6 […]
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Auburn school budget add-back saves two teachers, techs, a librarian and sports
AUBURN — Teachers, education technicians, librarians and all school sports will survive budget cuts — at least until voters have their say next week. Auburn councilors approved a $34.7 million spending plan for the School Department on Tuesday morning. It was the continuation of a meeting that had begun Monday night but was interrupted as […]
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Auburn school budget add-backs force council to recess overnight
AUBURN — Another last minute change to the proposed school budget forced councilors to leave their chambers Monday night without finishing their meeting. Councilors are scheduled to meet at council chambers again at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning to vote on a proposed $34.7 million school budget and send it out for public referendum next week. […]
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Fate of Lewiston school budget in voters’ hands Tuesday
LEWISTON — The simple question at the polls Tuesday, asking voters to approve the schools’ budget, belies a more complex issue, according to Superintendent Bill Webster. “The fact is, state population is declining and it’s something local school districts have to deal with,” Webster said Thursday. “I think it’s an issue we’ll be dealing with […]
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In a ‘Stay-Put Economy,’ homeowners turn to budget-friendly kitchen makeovers
It’s been called The Stay-Put Economy. And if you’re still living in a house you’d hoped to sell by now, you probably know why. Too many potential buyers are waiting to see if home prices have further to fall. And too many homeowners who may actually have gotten some bites-more like lowball nibbles, really-are locked […]
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A complete kitchen makeover for under $500
The kitchen has always been the heart of the home—a place where the family socializes and entertains friends. It’s no wonder a kitchen remodel occupies first place on many homeowners’ wish list, especially at a time when families are spending less time dining out and more time at home. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the […]
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Norway makes deal to house stray dogs
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen has agreed to join forces with Responsible Pet Care cat shelter to take care of stray dogs in town. The move follows the closure of the Allen Hill Animal Shelter in Oxford last month. “It’s the best alternative we have now,” Town manager David Holt said. The board voted […]
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Freshman sports, skiing, golf would be cut in latest draft of Auburn school budget
AUBURN — Some freshman sports at Edward Little High School would be cut in the latest draft of the Auburn School Department’s budget, along with seven teaching positions, new buses, multiple education technicians and other positions. School officials reluctantly worked to trim $1.6 million from their proposed budget, a number agreed to earlier this week […]
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Lewiston council funds new code officer with block grant money
LEWISTON — Downtown will get one additional code enforcement officer, paid for with a federal Community Development Block Grant. City councilors on Tuesday unanimously approved a $989,494 spending plan that will pay for literacy programs and senior citizens assistance as well as economic development, housing rehabilitation and community infrastructure work. Lewiston, like Auburn, has received […]
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Task for Auburn schools now to fit into city budget
AUBURN — A last-minute City Council decision on the school budget Monday was a step in the right direction, school officials said Tuesday, but they still have their work cut out for them. School Superintendent Tom Morrill said school officials now need to figure out how to spend the $34.3 million approved by the City […]