The increase would be split between the next two years, with an 8% increase effective at the start of 2025 and 2026.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Q&A: What is a property tax revaluation and how does it work?
Several central Maine communities are approaching a revaluation, raising questions for many property owners about their tax bills.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Chief: Two injured, families displaced after fire destroys home in Pittsfield
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, which consumed a house and damaged a nearby trailer, burning two residents and displacing two families.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield-based nonprofit group unveils trailer to help homeless, veterans
The new trailer is to provide winter coats, sleeping bags, snow boots, toothpaste, deodorant and other necessities each month to about 100 homeless veterans and others in need.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
One injured, airlifted to hospital after West Forks ATV crash
The driver suffered head injuries Saturday afternoon after hitting a pothole on the Bald Mountain Trail, a popular spot for off-roading and ATV riding.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
‘Victory means nothing, the follicles mean everything’: Facial hair competition highlights Gardiner’s Swine & Stein Brewfest
This year’s Swine & Stein Brewfest drew about 1,500 people for the 15th annual celebration of beer, cider, wine, facial hair and community.
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Over 20,000 central Maine homes lose power as wind gusts reach over 55 mph
Restoration efforts are underway after a wind storm blew through the area Saturday but are being hampered by sustained wind speeds and uprooted trees with leaves still on the branches, officials say.
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Bail hearing reveals Waterville fistfight led to shooting, murder charge
Lawyers argue whether Tyler Quirion, charged with murder in the Feb. 19 shooting death of Justin Iraola in Waterville, should be held without bail.
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Three candidates run for two spots on Augusta Board of Education
Augusta residents will vote for candidates for two at-large seats in the Nov. 5 election .
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Watch: Police report filed after Gardiner school board candidate confronts students
School board candidate Michelle Tucker prompted a police report after speaking with three students after the September board meeting.