Some Republicans are calling for Jim Booth to resign for sending an email that referred to Rep. Justin Chenette of Saco as ‘Little Justine’ in an attempt to recruit a candidate to run against him.
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York County Republican leader criticized for email denigrating gay lawmaker
The email sent to party activists urging someone to oppose Rep. Justin Chenette of Saco refers to the Democrat as ‘Little Justine.’
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Letter to the editor: Stackpole Bridge project raises questions about oversight, more in Saco
A bond was approved in November 2014 for $990,000 to repair Saco’s Stackpole Bridge. The lowest bidder was Chesterfield Associates ($839,500); CPM was the fourth highest bidder ($1.19 million). The City Council awarded the contract to the latter, the preferred contractor of Friends of Stackpole Bridge. Central to the project was restoration to the bridge’s […]
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Missing Saco man arrested after entering Portsmouth home with hatchet
Gabriel Nodarse, 19, was disoriented when he was taken into custody and charged with criminal trespassing, a sergeant says.
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New Hampshire police searching for missing Saco man
Gabriel “SJ” Nodarse, 19, was last seen Monday in Moultonborough.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: At last, a reunion with Dad that I could enjoy
I seldom got to see my father after I left home, so our reunion meant so much – though it ultimately led to heartbreak.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
New York man sentenced to 2 years for Saco pharmacy robbery
Scott McMahon, 33, used a note to demand drugs at the Rite Aid in Saco in 2014 and briefly escaped before being tracked by police.
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Saco residents approve $34 million school budget
The spending package is about $140,000 higher than the current year but will not affect local taxes.
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Chenette apparent winner in Senate District 31 Democratic primary
The York County race pitted Rep. Barry Hobbins against Rep. Justin Chenette.
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Two Democrats vying for Saco area Senate seat have much in common, one big difference
State Rep. Justin Chenette has been a vocal critic of Gov. Paul LePage, while Rep. Barry Hobbins says he gets along with the governor, but doesn’t ‘roll over’ for him.