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OOB dropping to Class E

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — When the Maine Principals’ Association made the move to five divisions for football including a new developmental Class E for the state’s smallest programs for the 2017 season, the Old Orchard Beach Seagulls decided to stay in Class D and compete with larger schools. The Seagulls had a solid season in […]

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Emergency rules put in place for Ranked Choice Voting

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine election officials have submitted proposed rules for the first use of ranked-choice voting in statewide primary elections in June. The emergency rules posted Wednesday cover everything from the ballot layout to security. Notably absent is any sort of timetable for declaring winners. Election officials have said it could take a week […]

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Former Maine sheriff accused of sexual assault

PARIS (AP) — A former sheriff in Maine who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations is now accused of sexual assault. The Sun Journal reports that a pending lawsuit notice against former Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant by a man from Jay contends sexual abuse and harassment began in 1999 and continued through this year. The man also […]