Should the ballot question fail, the museum will need to dramatically scale back its plans.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray covers the outdoors and tourism at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails, arts and culture. Outside of work, you can find her kayaking on the ocean and exploring Maine's many coastal islands with her husband.
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Tension over residential development shapes Westbrook mayor’s race
But the field, including an Army veteran, a retired policeman, a USM professor and a restaurateur, offers diverse priorities.
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Westbrook residents will vote on $27 million bond for schools
The vote Nov. 8 will be preceded by a series of community meetings this month.
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Westbrook at-large council candidates back moratorium on development
Residents have pushed for a 180-day stay on building permits for developments of 10 housing units or more.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Westbrook School Committee races uncontested
Two incumbents are unopposed for reelection to the school board.
Posted inElections, That Moment
That Moment: For one new American and his family, a free and fair vote at last
A grateful Abbas Marwan and his relatives register in Westbrook and count the days until they can exercise a precious right as U.S. citizens.
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One ward seat contested in Westbrook City Council elections
Voters will decide beween a current city councilor and a School Committee member.
Posted inNews, Politics
Trump promises jobs, says Clinton should be in jail, at boisterous Bangor rally
Gov. Paul LePage, who has been at Donald Trump’s previous rallies in Maine, instead attends a university homecoming as he had previouly planned.
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Cumberland County voters to choose new registrar of probate
Democrat Nadeen Daniels faces Republican Jim Hughes in the Nov. 8 election.
Posted inBusiness
Portland area simmering with potential for food, beverage plants
The region ranks high in a study of prime locations for processors because of its lower labor costs and port access, which could have ‘tremendous value’ for the region.