The measure comes just weeks before the country hosts the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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South Portland teacher picked for Pasadena parade
Jen Fletcher, an elementary band director, will march in the 2022 Rose Parade.
Gorham Notes: Dec. 23
Proclamation for Plummer’s Gorham police sergeant again escorts Wreaths Across America “It is just an amazing feeling of humility and gratitude,” Gorham Police Sgt. Ted Hatch said about escorting Wreaths Across America, the convoy that delivers wreaths every year for veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery in Artlington, Virginia. Hatch has escorted the convoy through […]
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 23
Library friends celebrate the season with Santa Friends of Walker Memorial Library gathered for a holiday potluck meal Dec. 17 at American Legion Post 62 on Dunn Street. A Yankee swap followed the meal. Friends President Lorraine Glidden said Dennis Marrotte hosted the event. Santa got wind of the Christmas party and made a surprise […]
Buxton Notes: Dec. 23
Wreath ceremony honors local veterans Volunteers placed nearly 600 donated wreaths on veterans’ gravesites during the South Buxton Cemetery Association’s ceremony honoring veterans Dec. 18. An American flag flew high above the ceremony from a Buxton Fire Department ladder truck during the well-attended event. The observance was held in conjunction with the national Wreaths Across […]
Ingwersen seeks Democratic nod for Senate District 32
A retired schoolteacher, the Arundel resident formerly served in the Maine House of Representatives.
Area police officers graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Locally, eight new officers are ready to work.
Marc Malon announces candidacy for House District 133 in Biddeford
Much of the district is the former House District 11, currently held by Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau, who is termed out.
Saco begins discussion on whether to allow adult use marijuana businesses
The Planning Board, which has expressed support for opting in, has asked for guidance on the matter.
Saco Grange no. 53 is going strong and focuses on community giving
The grange was among a host of Spirit of America award winners from throughout York County.