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. MACHIAS, Maine — Last October, Washington County sent out letters asking municipalities t... See more
MACHIAS, Maine — Last October, Washington County sent out letters asking municipalities to prepay their portion of a projected $8 million debt to avoid defaulting on its 2025 tax anticipation note. In the months following, as more than half of the municip... See more
MACHIAS — Last October, Washington County sent out letters asking municipalities to prepay their portion of a projected $8 million debt to avoid defaulting on its 2025 tax anticipation note. In the months following, as more than half of the municipalities... See more
Bankruptcy bill amended to force county governments to conduct timely audits
AUGUSTA — A bill originally written to offer bankruptcy protections for towns and counties in Maine has evolved into a proposal requiring county governments to file annual audits... See more
AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill originally written to offer bankruptcy protections for towns and counties in Maine has evolved into a proposal requiring county governments to file annual audits within 12 months of the end of each fiscal year, and for the state au... See more
