Tobacco-free policy explored in Gouldsboro
What the community health coordinator proposed was for Gouldsboro to join other Hancock County towns in adopting a tobacco-free policy.
Politics
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Gouldsboro selectmen award “premium pay” to employees
Under the chosen plan, Gouldsboro’s full-time staffers will each receive $1,500 while the part-timers each will be paid $750. Occasional employees will get $350.
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McDonald announces candidacy for Senate
“It has been my honor to serve in the Maine Legislature and to work with Senator Luchini to improve the lives of residents of Hancock County,” said Rep. McDonald.
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Dow to seek re-election to Blue Hill Select Board
Dow grew up in Belfast and has lived in Blue Hill for the last 30 years, where he has served on the boards of various community organizations.
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Special election set to fill Senate District 7 seat
Governor Janet Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows signed a proclamation Jan. 26 announcing a special election for the Maine Senate District 7 seat will be held Tuesday, June 14.
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Poll workers sought
Those interested in being election workers should contact their town office or city hall.
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Gouldsboro seeks voter OK to spend COVID relief funds
In light of the latter use, Wilkinson is asking local residents to answer an online survey about their internet access and its affordability and reliability.
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Trenton board tables permit denial appeal
TRENTON — A Board of Appeals meeting lasted about two minutes on Jan. 13, when board members Susan Starr, Danielle Cole and Susan Sargent voted to continue the meeting on Jan. 27. The board was meeting to hear an appeal for a denial that was issued to the de Koning family, owners of Acadia Aqua …
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Luchini resigns to take U.S. Small Business Administration post
“Serving the people of Hancock County – the community where I grew up – over the past 12 years has been the honor of a lifetime,” said Luchini. “I look forward to continuing to serve Maine, and all of the New England states, in my new role.”
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Constitution Hall opens in former movie theater
The big, flashy sign came with a specific intention, John Linnehan said. “I wanted to create an awareness,” he said. “As America’s foundation is being destroyed, the republic is teetering.”
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Council OKs premium pay for all city employees
With $1,000 premium pay already approved for about 28 police and fire department personnel, the total cost of the employee payout is roughly $85,000 to $90,000.
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New chairman, new budget for County Commissioners
Last month, the board approved a $9.8 million budget for 2022. That’s an increase of 5.4 percent over the 2021 budget.