Washington County’s 2022 audit, which was recently accepted by county commissioners, is a harsh reflection of questionable spending, unbalanced books, invoices paid without proper authorization and other practices that run contrary to acceptable accountin... See more
Maine Library Commission drops proposed agreement, continues work on new standards The Maine Library Commission has dropped its request that the state’s public libraries sign an agreement requiring them to have paid directors and minimum hours to continue... See more
The Maine Library Commission has dropped its request that the state’s public libraries sign an agreement requiring them to have paid directors and minimum hours to continue receiving access to all library services, including internet service and the inter... See more
MACHIAS — As Washington County enters the new year, it is hoping to collect taxes from towns early so it can pay off its $8 million debt by February before taking on a new loan for the year ahead. So far, 22 towns have committed to prepaying the county’s ... See more
MACHIAS — In September, the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee proposed a 2026 county budget that would increase overall spending by 40 percent to address the county’s current shortfall. The County Commission rejected the proposal, leading the bu... See more
