County property taxpayers, overall, would raise $44 less than last year, though some municipalities will see increases and decreases in their assessments based on their valuations.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Feds freeze community paramedicine funding across Maine
Waterville, Topsham and Portland’s programs lost funding after grants were terminated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Truck parking facility proposed near I-95 in Waterville
The facility, proposed by Steve Baldwin and Andrea Freeman of RTG Enterprises LLC, would accommodate 35, 70-foot trucks off Airport Road, like an Airbnb for the freight vehicles.
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Bomb threats at Gardiner and Hampden Walgreens stores were hoaxes, police say
The Gardiner store was locked down and closed for about 2 hours Friday because of the threat, local police said.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Religion and Values
For many Mainers, Pope Francis’ impact and legacy are personal
The pontiff spent his 12-year tenure preaching what he called the joy of the gospel and emphasizing compassion. That message resonated among myriad Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
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Maine nonprofit joins lawsuit against Trump administration over reproductive care funding freeze
Nearly $2 million in grants for Maine Family Planning, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and community health clinics has been frozen.
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Mainers call on lawmakers to protect renters, boost housing production
The Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee heard from renters, advocates, landlords and developers during a daylong hearing on the state’s housing crisis.
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Brewer doctor could face suspension after mom says he ignored shaken baby concerns
Dr. Albert Adams has denied the mother’s claims and the state medical board has agreed to delay his suspension pending further review.
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BMV branches flooded by unprecedented influx of Mainers ahead of Real ID switch
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Maine residents will still be able to apply for a Real ID after May 7.
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Waterville building named for father, son duo’s commitment to city
The Kirk & Greg Powell Building, located at 173 Main St., was dedicated in honor of their generational work in Waterville.