While councilor Jerry Quirion claims a quorum of councilors have discussed town business in secret at Peter Drapeau’s property, the chairman said the claim is false and part of a personal vendetta.
Freedom of Access
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Departure of Waterville manager remains shrouded in mystery after release of city records
The Morning Sentinel requested, through the state Freedom of Access Act, emails between Steve Daly and city officials for two weeks prior to and two weeks following Daly’s resignation on Dec. 23, but much of that information was redacted or blacked out.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s ‘sunshine’ law has lost its power to illuminate
In recent years, the Freedom of Access Act process has become increasingly unreliable. If we care about transparency, we have no choice but to reform it.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: School hoax transcripts should be released without delay
The Maine Department of Public Safety either needs to release redacted transcripts of the 911 calls or provide a detailed reason for not releasing them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls
First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.