The property tax deferral program is available to homeowners with combined assets of less than $75,000 (or $50,000 if a single owner) and combined income of less than $40,000.

When the Pearl began offering events for tenants and visitors, leasing activity and rental rates in the Full Goods office building started to rise.

The program, which lets some homeowners age 65 and older freeze their bills, has the unintended effect of helping the wealthiest Mainers. Eight separate bills seek a remedy. A popular property tax ...