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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Our View: Attacks on public meetings, elected officials should be met with unified front
Maine municipal officials taking steps to strengthen rules regarding harassment and other disruption must do it without sacrificing public participation.
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PublishedJune 16, 2021
New Gloucester election ushers in change
Following an eventful year, newly elected New Gloucester town officials — including one who may be the town's first person of color to sit on the Select Board — look forward to a fresh start.
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PublishedJune 14, 2021
Pomerleau requests recount in Standish council election
Philip Pomerleau lost to Gregory LeClerc in the June 8 election by five votes.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Our View: Waterville’s secret meetings are no way to govern
Even a disease outbreak doesn't excuse a municipality's violation of the state's public meeting law.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2020
Jim Fossel: Old-fashioned democracy threatened by novel virus
The New England town meeting form of government has survived for centuries, but it may not outlive the coronavirus response..
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PublishedMarch 3, 2020
Residents invited to weigh-in on Falmouth visioning consultant
Minnesota-based Future IQ has faced criticism from some local residents, who question whether the head of the firm has the experience needed to help the town guide policy-making.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2020
South Portland budget likely to include significant raises, new pay scale
City Council OKs preliminary new pay scale for non-union employees.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Freeport seeks volunteers for tree task force
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2020
So. Portland adopts new street light policy
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Falmouth holds forum on short-term rentals
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