A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.
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Sebago celebrates 200 years and plans its future
The bicentennial event also served to launch the town’s yearlong effort to develop a comprehensive plan.
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Incoming New Gloucester town manager discusses future
William Doyle previously served as mayor of Saco, and is currently executive director of the National Correctional Employees Union.
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Biddeford council approves $20,000 parking plan implemented by former officials
Councilors belatedly approved a downtown parking plan that was originally greenlit by the former mayor and city manager.
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Biddeford owes IRS over $520,000 for late tax filings
The original fine was over $700,000, officials say, but the IRS told the city it had previously overpaid by about $240,000.
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Biddeford seeks belated council approval of $20,000 parking plan greenlit by former officials
The program to allow free parking downtown was authorized last summer by the now-former mayor and chief operating officer. But it never went before the City Council or its Finance Committee, and the city’s attorney says it should have.
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Former Saco mayor wins City Council special election by 3 votes
William Doyle, who held the Ward 3 seat before becoming mayor, beat political newcomer Robert Henry, 69-66, according to initial results.
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Former Saco mayor, political newcomer seek open City Council seat
A special election for the Ward 3 position is set for Tuesday, a few months after former Councilor Joseph Gunn resigned.
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Here are the key findings from Scarborough survey | In the Know
Scarborough recently completed its third community survey since 2021. Results remain consistent with previous years’ trends and help to inform staff and elected officials of general public sentiment on perceptions of services and where the town is headed. It’s been an invaluable resource and point of reference as the Town Council considers which initiatives to […]
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Longtime Westbrook city administrator reflects on decades of changes
Jerre Bryant is retiring after serving 38 years in municipal management.