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Day: March 12, 2026

OPINION | Biddeford should tie taxes to inflation

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 1 Comment

By BEN NEVEUX | Biddeford Over the past decade, Biddeford’s property taxes have steadily climbed. In 2013 the city’s total tax rate was $16.54 per $1,000 of valuation. By 2022 it had reached $18.23, with several years above $19 and even $20 along the way. That may not sound dramatic at first glance, but it … Continue reading OPINION | Biddeford should tie taxes to inflation

Officers recognized for ‘great work’

March 12, 2026 ~ tlwellseda29efde6 ~ Leave a comment

By TAMMY WELLS | York County Government media ALFRED, Maine -- An elderly man with dementia wandered into a garage and climbed to the second story, where the only “floor” was planks placed across the support beams. It was unclear whether he intended to harm himself or if he was merely confused, investigators said. He … Continue reading Officers recognized for ‘great work’

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