FALMOUTH — Two-term incumbent Rep. Mary Nelson, D-Falmouth, defeated political newcomer John Logan Jones, R-Falmouth, in the race for her House District 112 seat. Nelson won by a margin of 3,231 to 2,622. The 32-year Falmouth resident is retired and focuses her energies solely on her work as a legislator, serving on the Joint Standing Committee […]
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Brunswick Town Council candidates win uncontested races
BRUNSWICK — All three Town Council candidates won their seats in uncontested races after polls closed Tuesday night. Former Speaker of the House John Richardson received 9,018 votes for the Town Council’s at-large seat, which Chairwoman Joanne King will vacate later this year. Councilor John Perreualt will continue serving District 4 for a second term and […]
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Thompson, Vendil and Seeliger win Portland School Board seats
PORTLAND — Incumbents Sarah Thompson and Jenna Vendil and newcomer Holly Seeliger won seats on the Portland School Board Tuesday night. Vendil defeated Thomas Kelley for the District 1 seat by a vote of 1,972 to 1,443. Seeliger topped another newcomer, Jeanne Swanton, for the District 2 seat, taking home 2,228 vote to Swanton’s 1,487. Thompson […]
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Two newcomers, one incumbent win Brunswick School Board seats
BRUNSWICK — A newcomer and incumbent have emeged victorious in contested races for the School Board, while another newcomer has taken the third seat uncontested. Joy Prescott won the board’s at-large seat against Dale King by a vote of 6,598 to 3,149. The seat will be vacated by board member Michelle Small at the end of the […]
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Rep. Dion headed back to Augusta, District 113
PORTLAND — Rep. Mark Dion, D-Portland, defeated Jeffrey Langholtz, R-Portland, in the race for the House District 113 seat. Dion won by a margin of 2,661 to 1,414 over Langhotz. Amber Cronin can be reached at [email protected] or 781-3661 ext. 125. Follow her on Twitter @croninamber.
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METRO service to Falmouth survives referendum
FALMOUTH —Voters overwhelmingly supported maintaining METRO bus service to Falmouth by a vote of 5,289 to 2,223. The number 7 bus line, which services Falmouth and parts of Portland, came under fire in June when resident Michael Doyle began a petition to remove the service and end all financial ties effective Dec. 31, 2013. Doyle […]
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Restaurants give back for Veterans Day
BRUNSWICK — Six restaurants and pubs will donate a portion of their Veterans Day weekend sales to a fund that will help provide companion dogs to Maine military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries. Embrace a Vet is launching the initiative, called Paws for Peace, on Nov. 10 and 11 at participating […]
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Forecaster reporter discusses community center repairs
David Harry of The Forecaster appeared on News 8 WMTW Sunday morning to discuss his story about efforts to repair or rebuild the community center at Wilkinson Park in South Portland. His interview with Thema Ponton can be viewed on the WMTW website. Tune in to WMTW every Sunday morning at 7 a.m., when staff […]
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Freeport, Brunswick welcome new passenger rail service
BRUNSWICK — Hundreds of people Thursday celebrated the arrival of Amtrak Downeaster train service to Freeport and Brunswick by taking a ride for themselves. “This is one of the most significant developments that we’ve been working on for the time that I’ve been on the council,” Brunswick Town Council Chairwoman Joanne King said while aboard […]
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'Concert for Ashley' combines 2 bands
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough High School wind ensemble and the brass section of the Sacopee Valley Community Band will combine musical talents at a 7 p.m., Nov. 8, benefit concert at Scarborough High School for the Air for Ashley Fund. The fund helps the family of Scarborough resident Ashley Drew with expenses from her double […]