Town Clerk Kim McLaughlin said the council did not receive background information on candidates in time for the meeting.
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Shipyard workers protest cuts
Civilian defense employees expect furlough notices in two weeks.
Wells declares moratorium on hotel projects
The moratorium, which starts April 16, will apply to lodging units within 1,000 feet of Route 1.
Biddeford may require historic review for all downtown projects
Developers are increasingly focused on projects in the downtown, home to some of Biddeford’s oldest buildings and former textile mills.
Settlement clears name of charity run’s founder
John Mixon is awarded an undisclosed financial settlement over ‘unfounded’ claims that he mishandled Run for the Fallen finances.
Old Orchard Beach mobile home heavily damaged by fire
No one was injured in the Monday morning fire.
Wells considers drawing the line on lodging
Some propose a moratorium on new units to give the town time to develop a growth plan
Entire Old Orchard Beach council may face recall
Two rival groups are now collecting signatures and targeting different councilors, meaning all seven could face recall votes.
Old Orchard Beach residents look to recall officials
Town councilors meet in closed session as an effort starts to oust the four who ‘voted to terminate a good manager.’
Rough seas uncover shipwreck in York
Little is known about the boat – believed to be at least 160 years old – including how it ended up buried in the sand.