MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Morrisville State College has announced that Samantha DuBois of Biddeford has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester. DuBois is majoring in the Animal Science — Equine Racing Management program. A student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours […]
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GOP— and some Democrats, too — reject talk of impeachment
WASHINGTON — Michael Cohen’s guilty plea implicating President Donald Trump in a crime reverberated across the political landscape Wednesday, with Republicans rejecting talk of impeachment without evidence of Russian collusion. Democrats steered clear of the word, too, and zeroed in instead on what they called a “cesspool” of corruption engulfing the White House. The one-two […]
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Crashes slowed traffic Wednesday on turnpike in Scarborough area
Multiple crashes caused traffic delays on the Maine Turnpike in Scarborough on Wednesday. The Maine Turnpike Authority posted an alert at 11:35 a.m. about a multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes between the Saco and Scarborough exits. It posted an update at 11:45 a.m. saying “there are now multiple crashes with traffic delays.” The accidents […]
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DNC says it thwarted hacking attempt on its voter database
CHICAGO — The Democratic National Committee said Wednesday that it has thwarted a hacking attempt on its database holding information on tens of millions of voters across the country. A party official said DNC contractors notified the party Tuesday of an apparent hacking attempt. The committee notified federal law enforcement. The official said no information […]
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Yarmouth rental rules postponed, Humphrey still under fire
YARMOUTH — Councilors on Aug. 16 postponed a vote on a rental ordinance to iron out conflicting opinions on the legality of the proposal. Also during Thursday’s meeting, concerns about Councilor April Humprey’s objectivity on the issue were again raised. Councilor Pat Thompson said Humphrey’s actions “could be construed as an abuse of power.” Councilor Meghan Casey […]
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Falmouth to hold public meeting on Route 100 delay
FALMOUTH — Frustrated with the lack of progress on a planned $10.5 million infrastructure improvement project on Route 100 in West Falmouth, residents have been demanding answers. And during a public meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Town Hall, they’ll get some, according to Theo Holtwijk, Falmouth’s director of long-range planning and […]
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Taxpayer advocates speak out against Downs project, TIF talks continue
SCARBOROUGH — A local taxpayer advocacy group is questioning the timeline, process and potential loss in taxes if a tax increment financing agreement is approved for the Scarborough Downs project. As town officials move ahead with negotiations over development details, a closed-door meeting with councilors, a town attorney and town staff will take place on an undetermined […]
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust acquires 30-acre parcel
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has acquired over 30 acres of land on Spurwink Avenue to be conserved and enjoyed by the public for years to come. The purchase was made possible by a bridge loan from The Conservation Fund, which offers financing to land trusts and other organizations “aiming to protect key […]
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Mid-Coast Meetings: Aug. 24-30
Brunswick Tues. 8/28 4:30 p.m. TIF Committee TH Wed. 8/29 4 p.m. Shelter Task Force TH Harpswell Tues. 8/28 5 p.m. Marine Resources TO Wed. 8/29 3 p.m. Conservation Commission TO Topsham Mon. 8/27 6 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Update Committee RR Wed. 8/29 8 a.m. Topsham Development CR
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