Presque Isle’s new process for picking airlines is illegal, experts say

Presque Isle’s new process for picking airlines is illegal, experts say

Presque Isle city councilors approved a new policy earlier this month for recommending airlines for the city’s airport that experts say violates both the word and spirit of Maine’s open meeting law. Now, after the Bangor Daily News began asking questions about the legality of the policy last week, the council has signaled that it may reverse the decision. Instead of deliberating local air service bids for the Presque Isle International Airport i…