JAY — Voters on Tuesday rejected budgets for Town Government and the Sewer Department during the annual town meeting balloting at the polls. They elected Gary McGrane as fifth selectperson with 247 votes to Selectperson Tom Goding’s 218 and Tony Couture’s 167. Fourth Selectperson F. Timothy “Tim” DeMillo was re-elected, 397-218, over Ricky Merrill. Town […]
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As budget deadline looms, Trump pushes border wall funding
President Donald Trump poses for a portrait in the Oval Office in Washington, on Friday, April 21, 2017. WASHINGTON (AP) — With a budget deadline looming, President Donald Trump plans a whirlwind of activities seeking to highlight accomplishments while putting fresh pressure on congressional Democrats to pay for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, even […]
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RSU 16 school budget meetings scheduled
POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 has scheduled several meetings to decide the 2017-18 school budget. • Wednesday, April 26: Public informational and question-and-answer meeting, 6 p.m., Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls. • Monday, May 8: School board meeting and budget approval, 6:30 p.m., Poland Regional High School. • Tuesday, May 23: Tri-town public […]
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Poland voters say no to charter commission
POLAND — Voters at Saturday’s town meeting at Poland Regional High School turned down the establishment of a charter commission at the town meeting by a vote of 55-64. Views on the issue voiced by several residents indicated an inclination to leave well enough alone. Supporters of the proposal argued that the town’s charter needs to be […]
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Lewiston school, city budgets move ahead
LEWISTON — The school department’s fiscal 2017-18 budget is moving along despite a number of question marks. During City Council budget discussions Tuesday, councilors received an official look at the proposed $73.6 million school budget. In his presentation, Superintendent of Schools Bill Webster reminded officials of the difficulty in crafting this year’s budget because of […]
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Jay to vote on $6 million budget, elect officials
JAY – Residents will consider a proposed $6.02 million municipal budget for 2017-18 on Tuesday, April 25, at the annual town meeting referendum. The proposal factors in a second $1.33 million payment to Verso Corp. for a tax settlement agreement. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Building. […]
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Paul LePage invites Democrats to discuss budget options
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage was on vacation in Jamaica last week when legislative Democrats unveiled a list of budget priorities they called “The Opportunity Agenda,” which included cuts to property taxes and a range of investments in education, social services and student debt relief. During an interview on WVOM this morning, LePage said some of the Democrats’ priorities […]
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Lewiston Democrats plan April 25 forum on state budget
Lewiston’s state lawmakers plan a town hall forum this month to talk about the proposed Democratic budget. The five legislators said they will talk about what they call the “Opportunity Agenda” where they will provide information and answer questions to anyone who shows up. The session is slated for 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April […]
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Franklin County to begin budget talks April 18
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners will begin reviewing a draft budget for 2017-18 on Tuesday, April 18, at the commissioners’ office in the Franklin County Courthouse. The review will begin at noon with program grants. Budget talks will continue Wednesday, April 19, with department budgets. The Register of Deeds budget presentation is scheduled for 9 […]
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Franklin County clerk raises concerns on proposed jail budget
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Clerk Julie Magoon expressed concerns Tuesday to commissioners about the proposed jail budget for 2017-18 being over the state-mandated 3 percent cap. The jail budget is treated separate from the county budget. “The jail budget is bare-bones,” she said. There is nowhere to cut in the current numbers because of obligations, […]