MACHIAS — In the first of a series of meetings to develop the 2027 budget for Washington County, commissioners voted Wednesday to stop surveying municipalities for property growth factors that are used to establish property taxes. L.D. 1, which limited in... See more
MACHIAS, Maine — Renée Gray filed a lawsuit against Washington County and Commissioners David Burns and Billy Howard on Monday alleging wrongful firing, after which the court issued a temporary restraining order reversing the termination. The commission w... See more
MACHIAS — Renée Gray filed a lawsuit against Washington County and Commissioners David Burns and Billy Howard Monday alleging wrongful firing, after which the court issued a temporary restraining order reversing the termination. The commission was ordered... See more
MACHIAS — The Washington County Commission has authorized its manager of the county’s unorganized territories to approve certain liquor license applications directly, bypassing the need for commission approval. UT Supervisor Heron Weston told commissioner... See more
This story appears as part of a collaboration to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine between the BDN and The Maine Monitor. Read more about the partnership. In a special meeting Thursday morning, Washington County commissioners voted 2-1 to termi... See more
