County Manager Fights Termination | Bangor News

Bangor News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 2m

Washington County Manager Renée Gray was abruptly told to leave her office after commissioners voted to terminate her — a move her lawyer says is illegal retaliation for her whistleblowing and cooperation with an AG investigation into financial crimes. The termination letter gave no reason, violating Maine law, and Gray wasn’t even present during the secret executive session where it was decided. Her lawyer claims she’s been targeted for speaking out about discrimination and harassment, including demeaning comments from Commissioner Burns. Despite public outcry and one commissioner’s dissent…