town government

Published
September 17, 2023

Our View: Attacks on public meetings, elected officials should be met with unified front

Maine municipal officials taking steps to strengthen rules regarding harassment and other disruption must do it without sacrificing public participation.
Published
June 16, 2021

New Gloucester election ushers in change

Following an eventful year, newly elected New Gloucester town officials — including one who may be the town's first person of color to sit on the Select Board — look forward to a fresh start.
Published
June 14, 2021

Pomerleau requests recount in Standish council election

Philip Pomerleau lost to Gregory LeClerc in the June 8 election by five votes.
Published
March 24, 2020

Our View: Waterville’s secret meetings are no way to govern

Even a disease outbreak doesn't excuse a municipality's violation of the state's public meeting law.
Published
March 22, 2020

Jim Fossel: Old-fashioned democracy threatened by novel virus

The New England town meeting form of government has survived for centuries, but it may not outlive the coronavirus response..

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Published
March 3, 2020

Residents invited to weigh-in on Falmouth visioning consultant

Minnesota-based Future IQ has faced criticism from some local residents, who question whether the head of the firm has the experience needed to help the town guide policy-making.
Published
February 20, 2020

South Portland budget likely to include significant raises, new pay scale

City Council OKs preliminary new pay scale for non-union employees.
Published
February 17, 2020

Freeport seeks volunteers for tree task force
Published
January 28, 2020

So. Portland adopts new street light policy
Published
January 27, 2020

Falmouth holds forum on short-term rentals