William Doyle, who held the Ward 3 seat before becoming mayor, beat political newcomer Robert Henry, 69-66, according to initial results.
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Trump administration to investigate 2 Maine districts over transgender athlete policies
Title IX is at the heart of the investigations in Newport and Waterboro.
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Long-vacant Buxton storefront to feature combination flower and furniture store
Repurposed space was approved at the former Red & White grocery in Groveville.
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Here’s how central Maine towns are reacting to a 70% increase in ambulance rates
Towns will have to pay $60 per capita for Delta Ambulance’s services, up from $35 last year.
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Kennebunk to host 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
The event Monday will feature an address from educator Lowell ‘Chris’ Matthews and music from jazz pianist Kevin Preval.
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Angus King meets with Danish and Greenland officials amid Trump’s threats
Maine’s junior senator told the Press Herald that the president’s stated reason for wanting to own the Danish territory is ‘nonsense’ and ‘so clearly meaningless’ that it suggests ‘an ulterior motive.’
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Maine dentists are helping survivors of domestic violence find their smiles
Finding Our Smiles, a network of dentists who work pro bono, has helped nearly 50 survivors of domestic violence.
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Does Maine have the lowest median income in New England? | Fact brief
Maine’s median household income ranks 34th among the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to census data.
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Why members of this popular Westbrook fitness class keep coming back | Column
The thrice-weekly sessions that started with four older adults now draw between 40 and 50 people ranging in age and ability.
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Yarmouth gets $1 million grant for Royal River dam removal
The money allows the town to start the long-anticipated project this summer.