Washington County is asking Maine lawmakers for an $8M bailout
Years of budget mismanagement have drained the county’s finances and led commissioners to ask voters for permission to issue bonds to refinance debt and keep services running.
Inside the talks that led a contaminated Maine compost plant to be shut down
Tests showing a Unity Township compost plant contaminated wetlands more than two miles away sped a decision to close the facility, according to emails obtained by the BDN.
How does Maine spend its money?
In the past decade, Maine’s budget has gone up 77 percent, jumping from $8.2 billion in fiscal year 2016 to $14.5 billion this fiscal year, 2026.
Washington County takes $11M borrowing plan to skeptical public
In addition to the bond, officials have pitched a tax hike of up to 40% as the path out of a major budget crisis.
Nobody cares about this elected position in Maine until things go wrong
Washington County is considering a referendum to stop electing the treasurer, a position that is crucial to managing public funds but requires no financial experience of candidates.
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