Incumbents Mary House and Heather Johnson are not seeking reelection.
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Southern Maine bus operators resume charging fees
Bus operators hope new system will be easier for riders and bring in much-needed revenue.
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Incumbent SoPo councilor faces challenger
Councilor Claude Morgan is running against Jocelyn Leighton in the only contested council race this fall.
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Cape author’s new novel a journey of discovery
Kevin St. Jarre’s book, “Aliens, Drywall and a Unicycle,” features the quirky residents of an apartment building in a fictitious New Hampshire town.
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Scarborough candidates address pandemic, local tax issues
Candidates’ Night has been an annual tradition for more than 20 years, but this year it was held virtually.
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New school year off to a smooth start in Cape Elizabeth
Kids are wearing masks and social distancing, but for one local child and his mother, it’s a good start to the school year.
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Five-way race for two Scarborough council seats
SCARBOROUGH — In a five-way race for two open seats, three residents have challenged two sitting members of the Scarborough Town Council. Jonathan Anderson, Nicholas McGee and Frayla Tarpinian have submitted nomination papers, along with incumbents Jean-Marie Caterina and John R. Cloutier. All five said they want to continue efforts to help the town navigate […]
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Local libraries collaborate during a crisis
Libraries in three different communities are presenting a joint project that organizers hope will inspire communities to come together in times of crisis.
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Three vy for 2 seats on Scarborough school board
SCARBOROUGH — Two challengers and an incumbent are vying for two seats on the Scarborough Board of Education. Board Chairwoman Leanne Kazilionis is running for re-election against challengers John David Dittmer and Mary Shannon Lindstrom. Board member Hillory Durgin did not submit nomination papers for re-election, and did not respond to multiple requests for comment […]
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Five-way race for three Scarborough council seats
SCARBOROUGH — In a five-way race for three open seats, three residents have challenged two sitting members of the Scarborough Town Council. Jonathan Anderson, Nicholas McGee and Frayla Tarpinian have submitted nomination papers, along with incumbents Jean-Marie Caterina and John R. Cloutier. Board member Peter Hayes has declined to seek re-election. Hayes has served the board […]