These are some of the stories central Maine is talking about today.

Maine police say they've charged a 16-year-old boy with murder in the death of a Troy man last month.  Detectives have been investigating the death of 49-year-old Steven Hodgdon since he was found unresponsive in his home early on March 8. The state medical examiner's office said he died from a stab wound to the chest. Police say the teenager was arrested in Lewiston and transported to the Waldo County Jail. The teenager will make his first court appearance Thursday or Friday in Belfast. (AP)

Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a handful of bills that deal with taxes in Maine. One bill the governor vetoed would reduce the length of time in which someone can appeal a municipality's decision to take property because of unpaid taxes. LePage said that time period was recently reduced and enough time hasn't passed to prove that another reduction is necessary. Another bill would reduce the excise tax and motor vehicle registration fee of certain vehicles that have been adapted to serve people with disabilities. A third bill vetoed by LePage would exempt a statewide network of libraries from the state's sales tax. LePage's budget proposal includes a massive tax overhaul and the governor says additional tax exemptions should be carved out until lawmakers act on his plan. (AP)

Weather forecasters, emergency management officials and others keeping a wary eye on Maine's frozen rivers are set to provide an update on the spring flood threat. The River Flow Advisory Commission is meeting Thursday at the Maine Emergency Management Agency's offices in Augusta. Across Maine, temperatures have remained below normal for the most part, but it has been warming enough for snow and ice to begin to melt. Heavy rainfall is the biggest factor when it comes to spring flooding and ice jams on rivers. But the melting snowpack and ice are big contributors. (AP)

The Auburn School Board needs to trim its budget by $1 million before sending it back to the city council. According to WGME, the Auburn Superintendent says cutting the budget means eliminating programs and positions. She referred to the budget as "bare bones." With a total of 20 changes to the budget, they were able to cut just over $1 million. Both the superintendent and community members stressed at Wednesday's public hearing how concerned they are about the future of education in the City of Auburn. (WGME)

The U.S. Coast Guard's "Thunder Bay" was busy breaking ice on Wednesday. The 140-foot-long vessel plowed a channel through Kennebec River ice in Bath as part of its mission to prevent flooding after a long winter. The ship pushed through ice that was eight to 12 inches thick in some places, preventing ice jams from forming. The "Thunder Bay" could not go beyond the former Richmond-Dresden Bridge because pilings are still in the water after a new bridge was built. Work continues on the river today as the cutters make their way through the river.  (WMTW)

Maine’s independent voters outnumber voters who are registered with one of the three parties. But, according to the KJ, those independent voters have little say in primary elections. Maine is one of only 11 states that limit primary voting to party members. However, least two proposals before the Legislature would change that requirement, which has existed since at least 1954. The two proposals will face work sessions before going to a full vote by the Legislature. (centralmaine.com/ Bangor Daily News)

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