WASHINGTON Donald Trump claimed his place today as America’s 45th president, an astonishing victory for the celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on voters’ economic anxieties, took advantage of racial tensions and overcame a string of sexual assault allegations on his way to the White House. Trump’s triumph over Hillary Clinton, not declared until […]

FREEPORT By 6:50 a.m. Tuesday morning, Freeport citizens had formed a line that led out the door of Freeport High School and into the crisp morning air. The doors to the gymnasium opened at 7 a.m. sharp, and folks kicked off Election Day 2016 in an orderly and enthusiastic fashion. “It’s either vote now or […]

PORTLAND Mainers have approved a major overhaul in the way elections are conducted. State residents on Tuesday approved a ballot question that will allow voters to rank their choice of candidates. Maine voters also decided to give the state’s lowest wage earners a raise. And they approved a proposed $100 million bond issue for transportation […]

BRUNSWICK Brunswick’s municipal laws or charter may not allow for a petition’s call to undo a town council decision over that fate of the property at 946 Mere Point Road, according to the town attorney. Lawyer Stephen Langsdorf told councilors Monday night of his review of the goal of the citizens’ petition and of Brunswick’s […]

BRUNSWICK — The public is invited to the Region Ten Open House Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at 68 Church Road in Brunswick. The open house features food for all, demonstrations and activities in program areas, free raffles for items made in the programs, and a chance to talk with instructors. College and military recruiters will […]

BRUNSWICK — United Way of Mid Coast Maine will host it’s 2016 Campaign Finale on Nov. 10 at Bowdoin College Moulton Union. “We have local businesses and organizations who have conducted great campaigns for many years, who continue to grow and create excitement,” said United Way Campaign Director Tom Blatz. “Some, both old and new, […]

BRUNSWICK — People Plus hosts the November installment of its FYI series on Thursday with “All Your Docs In a Row,” presented by the law office of N. Seth Levy Thursday at 1 p.m. Levy will present several options and price points for obtaining the forms and advice we all need to be prepared for […]