Freeport Patch - Freeport residents should know their own library director, Wynter Giddings, is helping shape new statewide standards that could affect training, funding, and services at public libraries across Maine. At a special Maine Library Commission meeting, Giddings and other leaders emphasized professional training, intellectual freedom, and sustainable funding as keys to quality service. Draft rules are expected this spring, followed by public comment and a fall vote. More
Maine Morning Star - The Democratic majority of the Maine Legislature cast its initial approval for a supplemental budget Wednesday night that increases taxes on millionaires and sends $300 relief checks to some Mainers, pulling from the state’s rainy day fund to make that initiative and other priorities possible.... The budget ... aims to increase future revenue by way of adding a 2% tax on income above $1 million, which is projected to generate $150 million over two years. Mills announced she’ll support the initiative after she’d long opposed calls to increase income taxes.
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Freeport - Join Town staff and representatives from our partners at Stantec as we showcase the latest designs, including all-way stops, street trees & on-street parking on Main Street, plus a multi-use path and bicycle/pedestrian amenities along U.S. RTE 1. This is your opportunity to review and provide feedback before the plans are finalized. Whether or not you plan to attend, please take our survey at this link to give feedback before the plans are finalized
Press Herald - Brunswick, Topsham back new bridge name reflecting Indigenous roots. Both towns have signed off on the name Pejepscot Falls Bridge for the new span replacing the Frank J. Wood Bridge.
The recently opened bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham will likely be named to honor the Indigenous history of the region.
At a meeting Monday night, the Brunswick Town Council signed off on the new name, the Pejepscot Falls Bridge, which was recommended by a committee of Brunswick and Topsham residents who oversaw the design of the new bridge. The Topsham Select Board approved the committee’s name recommendation last week.
The towns’ proposals will be sent to the Maine Legislature, which has the final authority to name bridges. The new bridge does not currently have an official name.