Maine State government is remarkably open to the public. Join us on Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. for “How Did That Happen? Maine State Government” at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Carolyn Ball and Jill Goldthwait will join together to discuss how you can get involved in state government or just learn how the latest controversy is handled. They’ll take you through a closer look at the legislature and the bureaucracy; from how to follow bills to testifying from the convenience of your home. Discover how agencies that do the day to day work are structured and what responsibilities they have and may have in the future.

Registration encouraged.

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Carolyn Ball, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus at University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service where she has recently taught Managing Cities, Towns and Counties and Performance Measurement. She is the current chair of the SWH Select Board. Jill Goldthwait is long-time writer for the Mount Desert Islander.  She served as an independent state senator and town councilor in Bar Harbor.