Derek Chretien and Steve Govoni are running for the empty seat for a term that lasts until June 2022.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
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.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Five candidates vie for three seats on China Select Board
The board chair and another member are running in municipal elections for the board.