New standards would require all Maine libraries to pay directors, expand hours of operation
Small nonprofit libraries that operate with all-volunteer staffs object to the requirements. They will have three years to come into compliance.
Calais voters pass charter amendments by ‘overwhelming’ margin
The amendments are intended to prevent conflicts if a former employee wants to run for office or if a former elected official applies for a city job.
Waterville considers establishing a local board of health
The city’s director of code enforcement doubles as the local health officer. In a post-pandemic world, those public health tasks take time away from building inspections and other vital building code work.
Donations needed for third house being renovated in Waterville for low-income families
The Waterville Community Land Trust needs to install heat pumps for its third project home in the Milliken Neighborhood to continue renovations over the winter.
Calais voters to consider city charter amendments Tuesday
The proposals are intended to better define when a former city councilor or school committee member can become a city employee, and when an employee can run for office.
