Some cities are better off than others when it comes to splurging on the holidays. According to a recent study, Massachusetts residents from this town have the highest holiday spending budget in the U.S., with a maximum of over $4,000.
Susan Rick finally got a break, financially, when he boyfriend won the Illinois Lottery last month. She planned on taking a little time off work and taking a trip to Minnesota, maybe fix up the house.
Maine Gov. Paul LePage has presented a $6.3 billion budget. It proposes cutting income taxes and eliminating the estate tax. The budget outlines partially paying for both measures with a broader and higher sales tax.
The Lewiston School Committee voted unanimously Monday night on the school budget that would increase property taxes 5.4 percent. That would translate for a home valued at $150,000 in Lewiston to a tax increase of $72.