Already far past the deadline set by state law for appointing members of the charter commission, the select board voted to move appointments from early July to April.
Emily Bader
Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma.
Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
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Bridgton Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution fails after tie vote
Chairperson Liston “Lee” Eastman, who would have decided the tie-breaker, was absent but later said he would have voted in favor of the resolution.
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Casco back to drawing board as New Gloucester town manager backs out
New Gloucester Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard, whose last day on the the job is April 2, asked to be let out of her newly signed contract with Casco.
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Bridgton manager clarifies budget proposal
The town manager’s $8.1 million budget proposal accounts for the town’s net budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 but when balanced with the expected revenues, the town’s gross expenditures are $4,405,957, a $1,154 increase from the 2020-2021 budget, or 0.03%, according to Town Manager Bob Peabody. Though his proposal did not include a projected property […]
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New Gloucester Public Works closed due to virus
The New Gloucester Public Works building will remain closed until at least Monday, March 22, due to a positive COVID-19 case among employees, according to Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard. Fox-Howard announced the closure on the town’s website March 15 and said during that night’s select board meeting that she has been in contact with the […]
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Despite claims of ‘robust coverage,’ Lakes Region residents struggle to get connected
With the internet service providers’ data contradicting residents’ experiences, area towns have taken it upon themselves to conduct internet speed tests and map out broadband availability.
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First draft of Sebago’s 2021-2022 budget about even with current budget
The $2,742,649 budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is just $11,900 more than the 2020-2021 budget, a 0.44% increase.
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Windham board approves retirement community near Highland Lake
The Planning Board gave unanimous approval for the first phase of the 66-unit mixed use retirement community located off Route 302 just north of the Westbrook line.
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New fire/rescue chief takes over in New Gloucester
Jon Kiernan replaces Toby Martin, who abruptly resigned in December.
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Raymond manager proposes $5.8 million budget, 12.8% decrease
The first draft of the Raymond town manager’s budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is $5,784,028, which is $848,929 less than last year’s $6.6 million budget.