Washington County Commission sends 40 percent spending increase to Budget Advisory Committee for review
Chairman urged commissioners to make reductions before forwarding department requests, but was outvoted by the other two members.
Washington County Commission rescinds termination of County Manager Renée Gray
The unanimous vote follows a court order blocking the firing, and Gray is expected to return to work immediately as the lawsuit proceeds.
Maine Library Commission supports paid director requirement, drops municipal funding proposal
Members adopted new eligibility rules for public libraries, including a change that could have left five communities without access to state services.
Petition challenges Maine Library Commission’s draft library rules
Commission to continue work on its own proposed standards Wednesday as yearlong rulemaking process advances.
Washington County Commission accepts 2023 audit, blasts prior administration for poor oversight
Audits from 2019 to 2023 show $3.4 million in losses and repeated failures to fix systemic problems.
Washington County seeks dismissal of most counts in Renée Gray’s lawsuit
The former county manager is fighting her termination as officials say she skipped required notice steps and misrepresented how her firing unfolded.
Overtime and repair costs are pushing Washington County departments over budget
In their first look at the 2027 budget, commissioners reviewed requests that could drive spending up by more than $1.8 million over the current year.