Early Wednesday morning, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a silver Nissan Versa on River Road in Windham for erratic operation due to suspicion by the pursuing deputy that the operator was operating under the influence. According to Capt. Don Goulet, the vehicle, driven by Rebecca Warren, 32, of 529 Main St. in […]
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County budget issue on ballot in Durham
Durham voters will decide Nov. 3 if they favor amending the Androscoggin County charter, an issue that is an outgrowth of a county budget dispute that pits the county commissioners against the budget committee, and has resulted in a lawsuit. Residents do have a suggested course of action from the town’s Board of Selectmen. The […]
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Freeport seeks more energy-conservation projects to consider
A bulk purchase of solar energy panels arranged by the town in an effort called “Solarize Freeport” saved 41 property owners $72,000 on the installation of the panels, say Freeport officials. Now that Solarize Freeport is reaching its conclusion, the person behind the concept, Planner Donna Larson, is seeking other ways of encouraging Freeport residents […]
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Clean Election issue, two bonds on state ballot
Maine voters on Nov. 3 will weigh in on three state referendum questions: a campaign finance state statute, an affordable housing bond and a transportation bond. Here’s a closer look at each: Question 1: Campaign Finance A citizen’s initiative, Question 1 will determine the fate of LD 806, “An Act to Strengthen the Maine Clean […]
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Freeport boys, Maine Coast girls place at Regionals
The 2015 Southern Maine Cross Country Regionals unfolded at Twin Brook in Cumberland on Saturday, Oct. 24, with Freeport looking particularly strong as the state championship approaches. The Gentlemen Falcons took first as a team at the Class B regional competition, anchored by Chandler Vincent, Henry Jaques and Eric Brobst, who respectively finished third, fourth […]
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Westbrook couple nabbed on charges of stealing state trooper's guns, ID
Two Westbrook residents have been arrested in connection with last month’s burglary of a Maine State Trooper’s residence in Standish. On Friday, Mark Lindholm, 43, and Meggan Wainwright, 34, of 473 Methodist Road in Westbrook, were arrested and charged with the burglary and theft at Trooper Joseph Bureau’s house in early September. According to Maine […]
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Boys Soccer: Gorham skunks Hawks, cruises into postseason
Seven different Rams added a goal apiece in Gorham’s 7-0 win over visiting Marshwood on Tuesday night. Erik Andreasen opened the scoring early in the first half, and the Rams never looked back from there. “We had three real nice goals in the first half,” said Gorham head coach Tim King. “Then you go to […]
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Incumbent Sachs faces challenger for at-large council seat
Freeport residents who vote in the elections on Nov. 3 will choose between two candidates for the three-year at-large seat on the Town Council, both with extensive experience in municipal government. Incumbent Melanie Sachs, the Town Council chairwoman, is seeking a second term. Sachs has worked closely with Cumberland County officials on budgetary matters, and […]
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Durham begins another withdrawal study
The Durham Board of Selectmen will begin discussion this week of a petition to withdraw from Regional School Unit 5. The Tuesday night meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Two weeks ago, Donna Church submitted the 214 signatures needed to bring withdrawal to the attention of the board, said Ruth Glaeser, town […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Haunted Woods Walk Two nights of scare are being offered to mature audiences on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, at Pineland Farms. Make your way through a spooky corn maize to the haunted woods. Flashlights are required. Departure times for both nights are 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Purchase […]