Portland Nonprofits Fight Tax Bills, Seek State Fix
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Portland nonprofits face unexpected tax bills after losing property tax exemptions, with over a dozen groups affected, including the Maine Irish Heritage Center and Mayo Street Arts. The city revoked exemptions on 48 parcels, expecting to bring in $555,000 in new revenue. Nonprofit leaders express frustration, arguing outdated state language is applied differently in Portland than elsewhere in Maine. They plan to fight in court and push harder in the 2027 session when leadership in Augusta might shift.
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