NORTH YARMOUTH — Local Republicans are scheduled to caucus at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, 120 Memorial Highway. The registrar of voters will be available 30 minutes before and after the event.
February 2020
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Local towns hold Democratic caucuses
AUGUSTA — The Maine Democratic Party will hold its biennial caucuses across the state on Saturday, March 8, when delegates will be elected to the State Convention, scheduled for May. Caucuses are also an opportunity to rally support for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot, meet others who are politically active, and help build […]
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North Yarmouth to hold Democratic, Republican caucuses
NORTH YARMOUTH — The town will hold Democratic and Republican caucuses in the next two weeks. The Republican caucus is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. The Democratic caucus follows at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Both will be held at the Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, 120 Memorial Highway. The registrar of voters […]
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Support Freeport Community Services with dessert, music
FREEPORT — Freeport Community Services will host a special Just Desserts fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Community Center, 53 Depot St. Along with desserts, the event includes entertainment by Ted Demille and Ben Hunsburger, who play original roots music. Seating is limited and admission is $5 per person; call 865-3985 for […]
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Yarmouth nonprofit offers program on positive aging
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is offering a free workshop entitled “Stay Positive as You Age” at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at the First Parish Church, 116 Main St. Join licensed social worker Ingrid Plunkett as she shares tips on building resiliency and overall mental well-being. The event begins with a light lunch […]
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Falmouth sees support for its $1.3 million fire staffing plan
It’s likely 14 new full-time positions will be included in the upcoming new fiscal year budget.
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Portland Downtown looking for new executive director
PORTLAND – Portland Downtown is beginning a nationwide search for an executive director to replace Casey Gilbert, whose contract ends June 30. Gilbert, who led the organization from 2015 to 2020, is leaving to do consulting work, explore teaching opportunities and complete her doctorate. Portland Downtown, which is aimed at creating a cleaner, safer more […]
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What’s on the ballot, where to vote in Kennebunks, Arundel, March 3
State referendum, Presidential primary on Super Tuesday.
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Ousted former Egyptian President Mubarak dies at 91
Hosni Mubarak ruled for nearly 30 years before he was ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising.
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The Universal Notebook: And the Oscar goes to … institutional sexism
For many years I hardly ever went to the movies. As a teenager I went to the Star Theater in Westbrook for social reasons. As an adult in the age of DVD, I found it rather pointless to sit in the dark with a bunch of strangers just to see a movie I could watch […]