The elite troops are making a sharp push into the city from the east, but other forces on other fronts remain farther away.
November 2016
Mobile home fire that killed Saco man was intentionally set by victim, investigators say
But they don’t know why Stephen Laughton, 71, apparently killed himself by spreading gasoline and starting a blaze that singed a nearby home and caused an explosion.
Requirement for background checks when lending guns used to target Question 3
Critics call mandatory checks for non-family transfers a fatal flaw in the ballot measure, but supporters say it avoids a dangerous loophole in the law.
House District 8: Race a choice between political, business savvy
A newcomer to politics challenges a three-term House lawmaker.
Democrat tries to unseat Republican incumbent in House District 9
Diane Denk is challenging Rep. H. Stedman Seavey.
House District 5: Opponents from Berwick have faced off twice before
Joshua Plante is a former legislator competing against sitting lawmaker Beth O’Connor.
House District 11: Owner of Biddeford business takes on incumbent Ryan Fecteau
Republican Renee Morin is trying to unseat the Democrat, who is running for a second term in the Legislature.
Challenger seeks to unseat incumbent in House District 10
Democrat Emily Ingwersen is running against Republican Rep. Wayne Parry.
Wells contest features rematch for House District 7
Rep. Robert Foley faces a challenge from Joachim Howard.
Two compete for vacant seat in House District 6
The seat is being vacated by outgoing Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves.