CAPE ELIZABETH — Candidates for three seats in the state Legislature debated everything from charter schools to alternative energy Wednesday night at a forum hosted by high school students. Cape Elizabeth High School students in the Advanced Placement government class moderated the discussion at Town Hall with candidates for House Districts 121 and 123 and […]
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Council gives Knightville parking plan final approval
SOUTH PORTLAND — The transformation of a block of Ocean Street in Knightville was completed Monday night as the City Council approved northbound one-way traffic for a block from E to D streets. Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis cast the sole vote against changing the traffic flow and also voted against the zoning revision that changes […]
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Incumbent and former DA vie for District 127 seat
SCARBOROUGH — In the race for Maine House District 127, both candidates are seeking a course in the middle of the road. Incumbent Republican Amy Volk is seeking her second two-year term representing the district, which extends east from the Eastern Trail through Pine Point and Prout’s Neck. In 2010, she defeated incumbent Democrat Sean […]
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Rainbow's end in Brunswick
There must be a pot o’ gold somewhere inside Fort Andross in Brunswick, if this recent rainbow is true to the old saying.
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Frosty's Donuts expands to South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Frosty’s Donuts, a Brunswick fixture that recently expanded to Freeport, will open a third location at 740 Broadway at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6. The new shop will be on the site of the former Cambridge Coffee. Frosty’s employee Marcia Giancola said the shop will be operated by Cape Elizabeth residents Haj […]
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Newcomer seeks to oust 1st-term Scarborough representative in House District 128
SCARBOROUGH — Timing and experience are at the heart of candidacies of the two women running in Maine House District 128. Incumbent Republican Rep. Heather Sirocki is challenged by Democrat Jean-Marie Caterina. The district covers western Scarborough from the Eastern Trail to the town boundary. Sirocki defeated former Scarborough School Board member and Chairman Brian […]
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Change of pace: Brunswick's Priest faces challenge in House District 63
BRUNSWICK — A local real estate broker is challenging incumbent Rep. Charles Priest, D-Brunswick, in state House District 63. Republican John Bouchard said he is running because he wants to take the state into a better financial direction. “I want to be able to bring my managerial experience to Augusta to move the state forward,” […]
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Bath to hold annual Citizen Involvement Day
BATH — The city will celebrate its 14th annual Citizen Involvement Day on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Waterfront Park event raises public awareness about service organizations and honors people and groups whose work benefits the city and its residents. Almost 40 nonprofit organizations and groups from around the area […]
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House District 64: Saxton challenges incumbent Olsen
HARPSWELL — A local businessman is challenging incumbent Rep. Kim Olsen, R-Phippsburg, in state House District 64, which includes Harpswell, Phippsburg and part of West Bath. Jeremy Saxton, a native of the area, said he decided to run because he wants to see his communities grow and prosper. “I want to see these communities represented […]
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Bath City Council: 4 candidates compete for 2 seats
BATH — Four residents are running for two seats on the City Council, while a third seat and two School Board positions are uncontested in the November election. Councilor Kyle Rogers, who is also running for state House District 62, is being challenged for his Ward 3 seat by Planning Board member Carolyn Lockwood. Incumbent […]