LEWISTON — Property taxes in 2012-13 will stay the same as this year, city councilors agreed Tuesday night. The council quickly approved its final budget at Tuesday’s meeting, calling for no increase in property taxes, no increase in sewer and water rates and a $6 annual increase in stormwater fees. “I think I can fairly […]
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RSU 16 budget passes initial hurdle
POLAND — RSU 16’s proposed $18.5 million budget for the 2012-13 school year received overwhelming support at Tuesday’s district budget meeting. Poland resident and longtime town Budget Committee member Norm Beauparlant thanked the School Committee for having town Budget Committee members take an active part in preparing the school budget. “The result is a reasonable […]
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State finds $49M in unexpected revenues
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers got some good news from the revenue forecasting committee Monday. During the rest of the two-year budget cycle, the state can expect about $49 million more than was forecast. The bad news is that it is well short of what is needed to bring the budget into balance for 2013. “Most of […]
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Lewiston budget due for final vote tonight by city councilors
LEWISTON — City councilors are scheduled to host a final hearing and vote on the budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday. City Administrator Ed Barrett presented his draft budget to councilors in March, and they’ve been reviewing department budgets since then. Councils have until May 31 to adopt the budget for the fiscal year that runs […]
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Maine fiscal picture turning brighter
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s fiscal picture is looking brighter thanks to a bump in revenues, especially from corporate and sales taxes. That’s good news for state legislators, who must fill an $82 million shortfall in MaineCare revenues when they return to the State House to wind up the 2012 session in mid-May. Figures presented […]
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Public hearing set for $6.25 municipal budget, Jay ordinances
JAY — Selectmen will hold a public hearing Monday on the 47 warrant articles, including a building code ordinance, for the annual town meeting referendum Tuesday, June 12. The hearing on a proposed $6.25 million municipal budget for 2012-13 and three ordinances will take place at 6 p.m. April 30 at the Spruce Mountain High […]
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SAD 58 board faces tough questions on budget
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Voters of SAD 58 asked school directors Tuesday to consider lowering next year’s budget by using surplus money, contracting adult education with RSU 9 and abandoning the late bus run. Superintendent Brenda Stevens said the $9.5 million spending plan is $300,000 less than this year. However, the local share towns pay is […]
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Lewiston councilors consider steps to reduce tax increase
LEWISTON — Councilors on Tuesday considered the steps they must take to adopt a budget with no tax increase. Finance Director Heather Hunter outlined budget changes councilors could make that would reduce City Administrator Ed Barrett’s proposed 19-cent tax-rate increase. Councilors will continue their budget discussions at 6 p.m. Thursday, but on Tuesday they said […]
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Councilors favor 3 percent property tax increase
AUBURN — Councilors said Monday that they could live with 3 percent municipal property tax increase for 2012-13. “Prices go up. Just drive by a gas station to see that,” Councilor Josh Shea said. “I think there is more harm in not having some tax increase now.” Interim City Manager Don Gerrish pushed city councilors […]
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LePage wants to delay any bond proposals
AUGUSTA — Members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee meet this week to consider bond proposals for dozens of programs and projects costing hundreds of millions of dollars, but Gov. Paul LePage says it’s too early to look at borrowing because of the state’s financial status. “I want them to do some structural changes that are […]