Towne Campaign Reports No Legal Expense After Berwick Attorney Entered Candidate Correspondence
Timothy Towne’s latest campaign-finance filing reports no identifiable legal expenditure or debt during the period when Berwick’s Town Attorney entered correspondence expressly initiated with Towne as a Maine House candidate. The records raise new questions about the boundary between Towne’s campaign and municipal role.
Mr. Capello, You Say Berwick Will Remember Your Transparency. I Remember Something Different.
Arthur Capello says he hopes Berwick remembers his transparency and willingness to talk with anybody. One Berwick resident looks back at the documented record—including the very budget meeting Capello references—and describes a very different experience with access, answers and local government.
Rockland Scores 80/100 in Maine Accessibility Project After Seven-Week Response
Rockland earned an 80/100 in The Maine Mirror’s Maine Accessibility Project after providing a detailed and professional response to an election information request approximately seven weeks after it was sent.
Berwick Select Board Promised a Working Recording. Nearly 11 Months Later, Where Is It?
A defective public record, an on-camera promise to provide a working copy, and nearly 11 months of waiting. The documented timeline raises questions about transparency, public access, and follow-through in Berwick.
Belgrade Select Board Delays Decision on Citizen Petition, Seeks Additional Legal Guidance
The Belgrade Select Board unanimously voted to delay a decision on a citizen petition signed by 276 registered voters, opting instead to seek additional legal guidance before determining whether the proposed ordinance will appear on the November ballot. The discussion focused on municipal authority, voter rights, and the legal questions surrounding the petition.
What Belgrade Residents Should Know Before Tuesday’s Select Board Meeting on the Citizen Petition
Belgrade’s Select Board is scheduled to continue discussion of a taxpayer-initiated ordinance during its August 4 meeting. Before the meeting, The Maine Mirror reviewed the official meeting packet, including the petition, the Budget Committee’s recommendation, and the legal opinion prepared by Bernstein Shur, to help residents better understand the issues expected to come before the Board.
Camden Presses Pause on Paid Parking After Weeks of Community Debate
After weeks of public meetings, petitions, and community debate, the Camden Select Board has voted to suspend its downtown paid parking program for the remainder of the 2026 season. Here’s how the town got here, what drove the decision, and what comes next.
Belgrade to Hold Special Town Meeting on July 28 to Address Budget Adjustments
The Town of Belgrade will hold a Special Town Meeting on July 28, 2026, to consider budget adjustments totaling up to $35,209.25. Residents must attend in person to vote, while The Maine Mirror’s Belgrade Town Hub offers easy access to town resources and contact information.
Meet the Candidate: Brandon Morris Seeks Bangor City Council Seat
Brandon Morris is seeking a seat on the Bangor City Council with a campaign focused on unity, transparency, and putting Bangor residents first. In this edition of The Maine Mirror’s Local Candidate Spotlight series, Morris shares what inspired him to run, the values guiding his campaign, and the priorities he says he would pursue if elected.
A Community Doing It Right: South Berwick’s Commitment to Transparency and Accessibility
What does true transparency look like in local government? South Berwick is providing a strong example. By creating clear, community-friendly meeting recaps that help residents understand what happened, what’s coming next, and why it matters, the town is making public information more accessible and civic engagement easier for everyone.