Maine Bytes 'N Pieces, Winter 2026

Bytes 'N Pieces provides updates on the "comings and goings" of planners in Maine. Recent moves and news include:

• Kristen Henry is now Director of Economic and Community Development in Madawaska. She most recently served as the Community Development Specialist and Project Manager for the Northern Maine Development Commission.
  
• Mikala Jordan joined the Town of Waterboro as the Town Planner. She'll be leading development review, long range planning, community engagement, and economic development in the Town.
  
• Margaret McIntire joined the Town of Harpswell in June 2025 as the Town Planner. She has worked for the Town since November 2021, beginning as a Code Office Assistant and quickly moved to becoming a Code Officer and Planning Assistant.
  
• Lauren Turner is now the Town Planner for the Town of New Gloucester.
  
  We are saddened to share the news of two planners who passed away in 2025:
• William “Will” H. Johnston spent his career as a community planner and program manager for various organizations, including the Greater Portland Council of Governments, Maine Department of Conservation, State Planning Office, Muskie School and Town of New Gloucester. Read more.
• Joe Ziepniewski was one of a few legendary planners at GPCOG, where he worked as Deputy Director. His most recent position was Chief Planner for the Town of Scarborough; he retired in 2008 after 25 years of service. Read more.