Dispatch: Washington County manager sues for wrongful firing

Washington County manager sues the county for wrongful firing

The court issued a temporary restraining order, putting Renée Gray’s firing on hold. A hearing on that order is scheduled July 30.

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Why are Maine communities struggling to keep their managers?: Rising turnover and a shrinking talent pool leave local governments searching for stability and new ways to mentor future leaders. Read this story by Makayla Morello

Washington County Commission authorizes unorganized territories manager to approve certain liquor licenses: Commissioners approve committee to study selling unused Emergency Management Agency space. Read this story by Judith Meyer

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Maine has ignored this homegrown substitute for heating oil: Two startups plan to turn Maine tree waste into heating fuel, with buyers lined up, even as the state’s climate plan leaves biofuels out. Read this story by Lori Valigra

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