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Occupation: Senior staff attorney, The Wilderness Society; director, Pinnacle Risk Strategies PLLC Political and/or civic experience: New Gloucester Planning Board; New Gloucester Comprehensive Plan Update Committee; board member and governance chairperson, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association; Management Committee member, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Certification Services LLC The town government operates now with a select board, town manager and Town Meeting, without a town charter. The purpose of a charter, in general, is to define the powers, functions and procedures of municipal government. New Gloucester supporters of a town charter said previously that it will give residents more oversight of their local government and increase transparency in town affairs. ....
New Gloucester Charter Commission race draws 11 candidates New Gloucester residents will vote for six residents to join the Charter Commission, which holds a term of up to 24 months. Share Joining an already packed June 8 ballot in New Gloucester, 11 candidates are vying for six spots on the Charter Commission, a position that carries a term of one year to 24 months. Michael Arata Family: Married, three children Education: Master’s of science in mechanical engineering, California State University Sacramento; bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering, University of California Davis Occupation: Licensed professional engineer; owner, East West Mechanical Engineering LLC Political and/or civic experience: Treasurer, Connections Community Group; Sunday school teacher, East Auburn Baptist Church; volunteer, New Gloucester Cub Scouts; member, New Commandment organization; volunteer, Bread of Life Food Pantry, Gray; member, Maine Society of Professi ....
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Read Article AUGUSTA MSBA Annual Law Day Contests now underway for Maine students in grades 4-12, who are invited to submit entries for this year’s Law Day contests sponsored by the Maine State Bar Association. Students in grades 4-8 may participate in the art poster contest and students in grades 9-12 may participate in the essay contest. The entry deadline is April 1. This year’s theme is “Advancing the Rule of Law Now.” The rule of law is a set of principles, or ideals, for ensuring an orderly and just society. Many countries throughout the world strive to uphold the rule of law where no one is above the law, everyone is treated equally under the law, everyone is held accountable to the same laws, there are clear and fair processes for enforcing laws, there is an independent judiciary, and human rights are guaranteed for all. ....