Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Breen is a leader, deserves reelection to Senate
As Senate chair of the Appropriations and Finance Committee, Cathy Breen brought the state share of local education funding to 51% – the highest ever – with no income tax increase! She secured funding for Medicaid expansion to over 70,000 Mainers under the Affordable Care Act and put all ACA protections, including coverage of preexisting […]
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Wrong-way driver hits 5 cars on Maine Turnpike in Cumberland
The collisions, which caused no serious injuries, occurred just north of the Cumberland service plaza.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Agency investigating alleged incidents of racial bias by Cumberland police
The Attorney General’s Office and an outside police agency are looking into a complaint filed by a Black Portland attorney.
Posted inFeature Obituary, News
John Neuts, 29, skilled boatsman and champion snowmobile racer
‘He loved anything that had four wheels,’ his father recalled.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Challenger looks to unseat Breen, a three-term incumbent, in Senate District 25
Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Attorney alleges racism by Cumberland police officers
Krystal Williams, who is a Black woman, said officers on two occasions treated her in a way she took as ‘personal.’
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 24-Oct. 1
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 9/24 6 p.m. Coastal Water Commission Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 9/28 7 p.m. Town Council Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Thur. 9/24 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Falmouth Town Council meetings are […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Greely High School threat likely came from outside Maine, police say
The threat was in the form of a social media meme posted to an account that was named after the school’s drama program.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Local orchards kick off busy, if slightly unusual, apple season
While this season during a pandemic might look a little different from years past, orchard owners say it could be one of their most successful seasons yet, due in large part to the draw of being outside.