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Gorham Notes: One candidate for school vacancy

by Robert Lowell May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

Reynolds unopposed for school seat Jaci Reynolds is the lone candidate who returned nomination papers for an elected School Committee seat. She will run unopposed to fill the remainder of a three-year term that expires in November. Stewart McCallister stepped down in January after being elected to a three-year term in 2022. Reynolds was appointed […]

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Angus King III, son of US senator, announces campaign for Maine governor

by Rachel Ohm May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

King, a Portland Democrat, joins what is likely to be a crowded field of candidates seeking to replace Gov. Janet Mills, who is prevented from seeking reelection because of term limits.

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Farmington homeschool co-op raises $1,600 for animal shelter

by Rebecca Richard May 6, 2025May 5, 2025

Root and Bloom Homeschool Co-op held a student-organized fundraiser, supply drive, and donation for Franklin County Animal Shelter.

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Maine State Library rescinds 3 layoffs after some federal funding restored

by Daniel Kool May 5, 2025May 6, 2025

The library delays 8 other terminations until Thursday as the fate of its federal funding remains unclear.

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Limerick woman killed in head-on collision in Cornish

by Daniel Kool May 5, 2025May 5, 2025

Dawn Webber, 51, was killed when her Ford Fusion crossed the center line and collided with commercial vehicle.

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Portland City Council extends hotel moratorium another 6 months

by Daniel Kool May 5, 2025May 5, 2025

Monday’s council meeting began with comments by the Portland Tenants Union, which says it has found widespread noncompliance with the city’s rent control law.