Belgrade Budget Committee Meeting Highlights Community’s Call for Greater Transparency
An emotional Belgrade Budget Committee meeting highlighted growing calls for greater transparency as residents, committee members, and town officials debated a citizen-led petition and the town’s budgeting process. Despite passionate disagreements, the evening concluded with an unexpected point of agreement: Belgrade residents deserve clearer, more accessible information about how their tax dollars are budgeted and spent.
Camden Presses Pause on Paid Parking After Weeks of Community Debate
After weeks of public meetings, petitions, and community debate, the Camden Select Board has voted to suspend its downtown paid parking program for the remainder of the 2026 season. Here’s how the town got here, what drove the decision, and what comes next.
Belgrade to Hold Special Town Meeting on July 28 to Address Budget Adjustments
The Town of Belgrade will hold a Special Town Meeting on July 28, 2026, to consider budget adjustments totaling up to $35,209.25. Residents must attend in person to vote, while The Maine Mirror’s Belgrade Town Hub offers easy access to town resources and contact information.
Rockland Joins The Maine Mirror Hub
The Maine Mirror has officially launched its Rockland Community Hub, providing residents with a central place to access local news, public resources, government information, elections, and community updates—without the partisan division that too often overshadows the information people deserve.
Clean Audit, Bigger Questions: Belgrade Taxes Rise as Town Holds Millions in Reserves
Belgrade’s 2025 audit received a clean opinion, but the report reveals rising property taxes, millions in reserves, significant capital spending, and a $659,545 accounting correction. Here’s what taxpayers should know about the town’s financial position and the questions residents may want answered.
PUBLIC PULSE | PRESQUE ISLE CITY COUNCIL
As part of The Maine Mirror’s Public Pulse series, we reviewed public records and agenda materials from the June 3, 2026 Presque Isle City Council meeting. Key topics included potential future property valuation adjustments, homelessness funding, code enforcement actions, recreation facility policies, and tourism updates. Here’s what residents may want to know—and what questions may be worth watching moving forward.
Berwick Speaks: School Budget and Bond Win Strong Support at the Polls
Berwick voters have approved both the MSAD 60 school budget and school bond in the June 9, 2026 referendum. The results reflect strong community support for local education and long-term school improvements, while highlighting the importance of local elections in shaping the future of Maine communities.