The Legislature should be making it easier for towns and cities to build affordable housing, not forcing projects on them.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Charter official: Editorial mischaracterizes our work to close Maine digital divide
We can connect Leeds homes still unserved by broadband at a fraction of the cost of a government-owned network.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Local zoning drives high housing costs around Maine
Municipal officials don’t have to answer to the people who can’t afford to live in their community.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Are public meetings getting stale? How one city is opening them up
By replacing public comment periods with small-group dialogue sessions, Portsmouth, N.H., city councilors are promoting more engagement.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Board of Selectmen race features 2 candidates vying for vacancy
Derek Chretien and Steve Govoni are running for the empty seat for a term that lasts until June 2022.
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.
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.