My husband, Ron, and I are, with pleasure, supporting Christina Mitchell for District 10 (Cumberland, Chebeague, Long Island) state representative. Known for her enthusiasm and hard work, she also seeks common sense solutions to the many problems confronting us. She will fight for safe and affordable health care, including reproductive rights. Additionally, she will work […]
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Letter: Anne Graham is a pragmatic advocate for families
I’ve known Anne Graham since she served in the Maine House in 2010. I was often in the room when she chaired the Legislature’s State and Local Government Committee. From direct observation, I can tell you that she is pragmatic, asks good questions, works well with both parties, and gets things done. Graham’s background as […]
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Letter: Christina Mitchell is smart, sensible and dedicated
I heartily endorse Christina Mitchell to be our next state representative for District 110 representing Cumberland, Chebeague and Long Island. I have known Mitchell for many years. She is a good friend and a good neighbor. I greatly appreciate her local political involvement, and it is totally appropriate to elevate her to be our next […]
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Wheaton runs to fill Yarmouth School Committee seat
John Wheaton is running to fill the remainder of David Ray’s term, who stepped down for health reasons.
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People and Business: Oct. 9
Hires, promotions, appointments Jamie Mawhinney was promoted to chief operations officer for the Atlantic Federal Credit Union. She has worked at AFCU for 12 years. The Maine Island Trail Association named Ben Dougherty as its new executive director. He succeeds Doug Welch, who held the position for 17 years. Dougherty most recently served as CEO/head […]
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Hand-dipped chocolate shop opens in Falmouth
Mindy’s Munchies started out of Mindy Mosca’s kitchen in New Jersey nearly 20 years ago. The Falmouth shop is its first franchise location and run by a family friend.
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Falmouth raises harbor fees to meet escalating costs
The increase in fees, taking effect next year, are intended to prevent a rise in taxes to cover the expenses at Town Landing.
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Cumberland postpones rail-to-trail vote, abutting property owners opposed
The Casco Bay Trail Alliance, which seeks to alter the Berlin Subdivision rail corridor to add a trail looping from Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, is asking towns along the route to sign off in support. Cumberland recently voted to postpone a decision.
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People and Business: Oct. 2
Hires, promotions, appointments Patrick Caron and Jeff McCabe have joined the Maine Sports Commission Board of Directors. Caron is the founder of Move Free, an international outdoor brand offering consciously crafted activewear and movement experiences for athletes and adventurers. McCabe works as the director of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation. Maine College of Art […]
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BamBam Bakery settles into new space in Falmouth
The gluten-free bakery had to move after leasing its Portland location became too expensive, but it’s now at home at the corner of Bucknam Road and Middle Road in Falmouth.