Stories by Melissa Lizotte

2 years ago

New Sweden approves budget, elects town officials during annual meeting

NEW SWEDEN, Maine — New Sweden residents approved the town’s upcoming fiscal year expenses Thursday and learned the results of the annual election. Ten registered voters gathered at the town office to approve municipal and school expenses, which take effect July 1. New Sweden resident John Hedman served as moderator for the evening. During the […]

2 years ago

Woodland annual meeting delayed until July amid town issues

WOODLAND, Maine — As new employees sift through alleged mistakes of previous staff, Woodland town officials announced that the annual meeting will likely take place in July. The town’s annual audit and budget meeting had been delayed more than three months since the departures of former town clerk Emily Brooks and former tax collector/treasurer Christina […]