The Strong Towns Hallowell group hopes to slow cars down near the intersection of Central and Hillcrest streets, where more than 70% of drivers exceed the posted speed limit.
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Winslow hires town manager, forgoing formal search, public input
Marc Amaral — who has no prior municipal government experience and was the only candidate considered for the position — was hired Wednesday in a heated special Town Council meeting.
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West Gardiner residents express frustration with leaders in public forum
The special meeting Thursday evening was called to address “questions arising on social media platforms, FOAA requests, Select Board un-involvement and any other topics that may be of question.”
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Winslow town manager quits, Town Council has not accepted his resignation
Steve Soucy is working a ‘modified work schedule’ following his resignation after only three months on the job.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner starts second city manager search in less than a year
Former City Manager Robert Peabody resigned earlier this summer after four months on the job, saying it was ‘in the best interest of the City and for myself.’
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Former Bridgton town manager a finalist for Gardiner city manager job
Gardiner residents will have a chanced to meet and ask questions of Robert Peabody, finalist for the city manager position, Monday at the Gardiner Public Library .
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Augusta hires assistant city manager, former police chief as city manager
The City Council has chosen Jared Mills, 49, to succeed Susan Robertson, 64, at Augusta City Hall.
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The Maine Millennial: Grumble if you want, but the government is us
If government is our problem, it means that we are our problem.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
New Waterville city manager sets sail on efforts for ongoing economic growth
Bryan Kaenrath, 40, was most recently Saco city administrator and served eight years as a state legislator representing Portland and South Portland.
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Commentary: Managing municipal biosolids is a complex issue that requires collaboration
A 24- to 36-month pause in the enactment of a new law barring out-of-state waste from Maine landfills is crucial to averting a deeper crisis.