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Politics & Government

Ordinance banning data centers adopted by Eastport council

With no discussion, the Eastport City Council, at its September 9 regular meeting, unanimously adopted an ordinance to prohibit large‑scale data centers in the city. About 30 people were at the meeting, and Deborah Gillespie, a leading opponent ...

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Bassett elected as chief at Sipayik

Renee Gray reinstated as county manager

The Washington County commissioners voted unanimously to reinstate Renee Gray as the county manager at a meeting on August 26. Gray had been fired in a 2-1 vote by the commissioners on July 2 and had then filed suit against two of the commissioners and the county, alleging she was fired illegally.

Reasons for county's financial crisis are still being debated

While the Washington County government continues to dig itself out of its financial hole and is eyeing another potential hike in next year's budget, the cause of the problems is still being debated.

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