波特兰水区提议提高7.4%的费率,以资助关键的基础设施升级。 Portland Water District proposes 7.4% rate hike to fund critical infrastructure upgrades.

波特兰水区建议提高7.4%的费率,将每月平均账单提高到31.92美元,以资助基础设施升级,包括55 000个水表更换和主要水管更新,并计划举行公开听证会。 The Portland Water District proposes a 7.4% rate hike, increasing the average monthly bill to $31.92, to fund infrastructure upgrades including 55,000 water meter replacements and water main renewals, with a public hearing planned. 与此同时,尽管粮食充足,但南波特兰粮食杯板面临志愿人员短缺问题,因为一个月的需求从253户增至415户,严重依赖专门的长期志愿人员。 Meanwhile, the South Portland Food Cupboard faces a volunteer shortage despite ample food, as demand surged from 253 to 415 families in a month, relying heavily on dedicated long-term volunteers. 在Jay,缅因州交通部计划在Beans Corner十字路口建造350万美元的环路路口, 减少车祸, In Jay, the Maine DOT plans a $3.5 million roundabout at the Beans Corner intersection to reduce crashes, following 71 accidents over ten years, though some residents remain skeptical about driver compliance.