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4 weeks ago in Local
Bobby Charles proposes $100,000 homestead property-tax exemption
Charles said he would “give every Mainer a $100,000 property tax exemption as a homestead exemption” and reimburse towns in full. He criticized the state’s current $25,000 homestead exemption, arguing that municipalities are reimbursed for only about 75% to 76% of the cost and may make up the difference by raising property taxes.
4 weeks ago in Local
Collins touts Maine funding, lobster protections and bipartisan judicial record at Gorham campaign event
The Republican senator interviewed by Howie Carr also criticized Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over taxes and a proposed expansion of the Supreme Court, and said four debates are scheduled for October.
4 weeks ago in Local
Sen. Collins makes first public appearance since ProPublica allegations released
Collins didn't address the allegations directly at the Gorham event, but did say that Democrats are "throwing everything and the kitchen sink at her."
4 weeks ago in Local
84-year-old Massachusetts boater last seen in York found dead
Searchers have recovered the body of an 84-year-old boater who went missing in York.
4 weeks ago in Local
Central Maine Power prepares to deal with potential outages as early season nor’easter approaches
Central Maine Power says it's preparing for the possibility of power outages ahead of a weekend nor'easter that's set to bring rain and wind to Maine.
4 weeks ago in Local
Teen who went missing near Hampden Academy found safe
Police say Amon has been located.
