AUGUSTA — Like the material itself, a plan for what the Legislature eventually will do with the more than 7,000 square feet of copper being replaced on the State House dome is still up in the air. Lawmakers on the Legislative Council on Tuesday set in motion a plan to get more details on what […]
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Lisbon council, school board look for savings
LISBON – The School Committee and Town Council continued their efforts to save taxpayer dollars at a meeting Monday night on the proposed $14.7 million school budget. The committee will vote on the budget May 12, and the council will vote on May 20. In discussions ranging from sharing office space to using town mechanics […]
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Auburn council gets to work on budget, steep tax hike
AUBURN — Property taxes on a $150,000 home would rise $157.50, based on a draft budget presented to the City Council on Monday. “This actually is an increase,” City Manager Clinton Deschene told councilors Monday during a workshop meeting. “We did not hide that. The city and the school amounts are being brought forward to […]
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South Portland approves moratorium on tar sands
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — The South Portland City Council has voted to put in place a temporary moratorium that bars tar sands from coming into the city. The City Council on Monday voted 6-1 in favor of the moratorium. It lasts until May 5. Some residents are concerned that a pipeline that sends crude oil […]
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OOB council may revoke license of successful business in residential neighborhood
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (AP) — The fate of Kate’s Homemade Butter is in the hands of the Old Orchard Beach town council. The council is scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss whether to revoke the butter company’s license. Kate’s has operated in a residential neighborhood for 30 years, but as the business has grown, so […]
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Auburn School Committee to consider budget that won’t raise taxes
AUBURN — The School Committee will consider a budget next week that would not raise property taxes, Superintendent Katy Grondin said Thursday. Voters rejected school budgets on June 11 and July 23. By state law, the soonest the third vote can take place is Aug. 20, City Manager Clinton Deschene said. Under that schedule, the […]
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City ambulance service worth investigating for City Councilors
AUBURN — Councilors will get more detailed information about creating a city medical transport service, they agreed Monday. The City Council directed fire Chief Frank Roma and City Manager Clinton Deschene to investigate the costs and benefits of adding the service. “I think it’s a great opportunity for the city to let the firemen know […]
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Auburn councilors like new Public Works, recreation model
AUBURN — Combining the Public Works, Engineering, Parks and Recreation departments and city arborist under one department may not save money for the city, but it would make the operation work more efficiently, the city manager told councilors Monday. “In my opinion, the biggest efficiency you will see is that you have better leveraged resources,” […]
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Spruill seeks Auburn council seat
AUBURN — John T. Spruill said he plans to run for one of two at-large seats on the City Council, and he’s appealing to supporters to help him meet nomination requirements. Spruill released a statement that is critical of current councilors. “Shortsighted decisions like not supporting the Balloon Festival, Liberty Festival, closing fire stations and […]
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Auburn residents start process for November ballot
AUBURN — Candidates began working to get their names on November’s municipal ballot Monday. So far, eight people have taken out nominating petitions, and no seat has more than one candidate. Would-be candidates have until Aug. 22 to return petitions to the City Clerk’s office. Nomination papers are available at the City Clerk’s office in […]