Nicole Linscott will succeed Phillip Smith, who served in the role from 2016 until his passing this year and is revered by colleagues for his impact on the South Portland community.
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Portland man arrested, accused of gunfire on Grant Street
The 31-year-old man faces one count of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Falmouth gives public comment on pesticide ordinance, again
The ordinance was reintroduced after unmet requirements caused the initial ordinance, which the Town Council passed on Feb. 24, to be unenforceable.
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Kennebunk nonprofit awarded grant to help families cope with Alzheimer’s disease
Founded in Kennebunk 14 years ago, A Place to Start offers free help and guidance to families with loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel school district voters send $62.6M budget to polls
Voters will be able to decide on the fiscal year 2026 school budget at the June 10 referendum.
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As Portland’s gotten cooler, are more Maine college grads staying? | Column
Census data shows the city has become more popular with recent college graduates, and some surveys of Maine students indicate more of them have been sticking around.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Maine joins 2 more multistate lawsuits against Trump administration
The latest suits come after 2 federal agencies threatened to cut off federal funding unless states support federal immigration enforcement actions.
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World War II soldier from Gorham, buried in the Netherlands, is not forgotten
Cpl. Alfred O. Guimond, a Silver Star recipient, was killed in 1945 shortly before Victory in Europe Day. Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram columnist Bill Nemitz helped connect the Dutch family that adopted his grave with the soldier’s family in Gorham.
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‘Nite Show’ host Dan Cashman talks with Howard Stern about surprise David Letterman appearance
Cashman has also been interviewed by NPR and People magazine, among others, since the episode aired.
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After a brief podium-time tempest, Gorham budget is approved
Gorham Town Council uneventfully passed a combined $82.7 million municipal and school budget.