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Paul Harrington had been in the thick of Flagler Beach City Commission issues going back five years. He attended almost every meeting and twice ran for a commission seat. (© FlaglerLive) Flagler Beach city commissioners could see that Paul Harrington was not well. He was sitting in the front row at the April 8 meeting, as he usually did since he started attending almost every commission meeting five years ago. The meeting was into its third hour when he had trouble picking up his drink, which spilled. Later he grabbed arm as if to keep it from shaking, but he wasn’t successful. Commissione...

Flagler Beach Commission Chairman Eric Cooley and Police Chief Matt Doughney presenting ex-Mayor Linda Provencher with the taser she’s longed for over the years. (© FlaglerLive) Linda Provencher, Flagler Beach’s longest-serving mayor in the city’s near-century-long history, became the ex-mayor around 5:30 this afternoon, and finally got her wish, after hounding Police Chief Matt Doughney for it for years: she got her taser gun as a parting gift, albeit a decommissioned one, fixed to a plaque. It was a far better gift from Doughney and Commissioner Eric Cooley than a Big Mouth Billy Bas...

Paul Harrington is in his third run for a seat on the Flagler Beach City Commission. (© FlaglerLive) Last Updated: Monday, March 1, 5 p.m. See below for Harrington update. Paul Harrington, a candidate in next Tuesday’s two-way election for the Flagler Beach City Commission, was hospitalized last Sunday and has been largely incapacitated by a grave illness since. His illness has upended next Tuesday’s commission race in which Harrington faces incumbent Eric Cooley. Cooley says he has suspended most campaign activities. Harrington has told his family that he did not intend to address his ...

FLAGLER BEACH — Flagler Beach City Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved extending the city's coronavirus state of emergency, which was set to expire Feb. 27, for an additional 60 days. Commissioners also approved extending the requirement to wear face coverings inside city facilities during Tuesday's regular me. During public comment, Flagler Beach Police Chief Matthew Doughney shared his support in favor of requiring facial coverings. He told commissioners he was also speaking on behalf of Flagler Beach Fire Chief Robert Pace, who was unable to attend Tuesday's meeting, as the "saf...

Gianforte Names Fish & Wildlife Board Appointments, More Governor Greg Gianforte (R-MT) hit the ground running in the last two weeks with major policy change announcements, releasing a budget proposal, and announcing his Cabinet picks. He also announced a slate of new appointees for state boards and commissions, including coveted positions on the Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Board of Regents, and other key assignments. It's great to see real sportsmen chosen to oversee Montana FWP, versus the Democrat party political operatives and environmental activists we have seen too much of under t...