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Oktoberfest hits capacity, turns away CERT team

Douglas Oktoberfest hits capacity with 147 vendor requests, turning away even the town's own CERT team. From our own coverage: Board of Health tables officer vote; Oktoberfest panel finalizes vendor, parking plans. Also in today's brief (12 items): Conservation Commission meets Monday; …

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School Committee convenes Oct. 1

School Committee convenes Oct. 1 as half a dozen town boards set October meetings. Also in today's brief (12 items): ADA Commission cancels Oct. 1 meeting; Heritage and Honor Committee meets Oct. 1; School Committee meets Oct. 1; Conservation Commission meets Oct. 5.

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Government · Other Committee

Oktoberfest panel locks in vendor, parking logistics

Douglas Oktoberfest Committee locks in logistics for a record vendor turnout. Members said vendor interest reached roughly 147 requests, calling the event full and turning away additional applicants, including the town's CERT team, which sought trailer space.

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Finance panel picks chair, eyes fall warrant

Douglas Finance Committee elected a new chairman and opened review of a fall warrant with a police staffing shortfall. From our own coverage: Finance Committee elects new chairman, previews warrant; Water Commission scrambles to finalize FY budget. Also in today's brief (12 items): Boar…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

This week's Douglas obituary notices include one entry: Gilley, Mary E. (Graves), 94, who died September 6, 2026, and had lived in Douglas as well as Webster, Massachusetts, and Southwest Harbor, Maine. Her notice states she was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Leverett W. "Wayne…

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Nine property sales recorded, prices pending

Douglas property records show nine sales as buyers await final sale prices. From our own coverage: Nine property sales recorded in Douglas. Also in today's brief (9 items): Administrator search panel meets again this afternoon; Board of Health holds regular meeting; Octoberfest Committe…

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