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School officials look ahead now that $27 million expansion wins approval

A $27 million school expansion project that will add a total of 24 classrooms to the Westbrook school district passed handily Tuesday, ending weeks of jitters among supporters that the potential tax impact from the project could dampen support among undecided voters. The bond passed 5,291 to 3,804, and won in each of the city’s […]

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Westbrook mayoral vote goes to Mike Sanphy

After a highly contested and unconventional mayoral campaign, Mike Sanphy will become the next mayor of Westbrook after squeaking out a close victory over fellow Democrat Michael Shaughnessy. In a race that featured a split Democratic ticket, which caused some anxiety within the party, independent James Tranchemontagne was not able to capitalize. He finished third […]

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Unofficial results say Sanphy is next mayor

Mike Sanphy is poised to become the next mayor of Westbrook after squeaking out a close victory over fellow Democrat Michael Shaughnessy. Unofficial results from City Hall have Sanphy winning with 3,231 votes, compared to 3,141 for Shaughnessy, and 2,188 for independent James Tranchemontagne. Unenrolled candidate Jason Jerrier received 455 votes. “I’m very pleased,” Sanphy […]

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Unofficial results say Sanphy is next mayor

Mike Sanphy is poised to become the next mayor of Westbrook after squeaking out a close victory over fellow Democrat Michael Shaughnessy. Unofficial results from City Hall have Sanphy winning with 3,231 votes, compared to 3,141 for Shaughnessy, and 2,188 for independent James Tranchemontagne. Unenrolled candidate Jason Jerrier received 455 votes. “I’m very pleased,” Sanphy […]

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Stunning victory for Trump

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 […]

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Election Day in the Midcoast

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 […]

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Ranked-choice voting, higher minimum wage OK’d

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 […]