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PublishedJuly 5, 2021
Maine’s local governments in no rush to spend pandemic relief funds
Counties, cities and towns will receive almost $502 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, a coronavirus relief bill signed by President Biden in March.
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PublishedJune 3, 2021
Whitefield to vote on $1.5 million town warrant articles Saturday
Warrant article voting will take place on Saturday at Whitefield Elementary School at 10 a.m.
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PublishedMay 28, 2021
Pittston Select Board member resigns, election being held in July
Fred Kimball stepped down from his role last week after holding the position for around 10 months.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
At Waterville area municipal offices, differing rules on mask-wearing as officials digest latest pandemic guidance
Some town offices have immediately removed requirements for mask-wearing inside, while others are keeping mask rules in place for now as COVID-19 vaccinations continue.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
Pittston, Gardiner municipal offices close over COVID-19 exposure concerns
The Pittston town office was closed Monday, while Gardiner municipal buildings will be closed until at least Feb. 1, officials said.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2020
Michael Faass, a northern Georgia transplant, becomes Dresden’s new town administrator
The town of Dresden's new town administrator moved to Maine from Georgia and is looking forward to getting involved in local government.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Dresden town administrator moving back out West as town searches for replacement
Michael Henderson, who took the positions three years ago, will be in the position until the end of the year, officials said.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2020
Two Winslow Town Council seats contested in election
In District 3, incumbent councilor Jerry Quirion is challenged by Fran Hudson and Bert Bilodeau, while District 1, Esther Bullard and Peter Drapeau are vying for the seat.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
Five candidates vie for three seats on China Select Board
The board chair and another member are running in municipal elections for the board.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
Spectrum owes over $142,000 to southern Maine towns, audit alleges
The cable internet and TV provider underpaid fees to 9 Cumberland County towns in 2017 and 2018, according to an audit commissioned by the municipalities.
