Incumbents Mary House and Heather Johnson are not seeking reelection.
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Incumbent SoPo councilor faces challenger
Councilor Claude Morgan is running against Jocelyn Leighton in the only contested council race this fall.
Cape author’s new novel a journey of discovery
Kevin St. Jarre’s book, “Aliens, Drywall and a Unicycle,” features the quirky residents of an apartment building in a fictitious New Hampshire town.
Scarborough candidates address pandemic, local tax issues
Candidates’ Night has been an annual tradition for more than 20 years, but this year it was held virtually.
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Sept. 22-28
Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 22-28. Summonses 9/22 at 9:37 a.m. John Ridge, 36, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons on Cheverus Road by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of assault. Fire calls Cape Elizabeth firefighters responded to seven fire calls from Sept. 22-28. EMS Cape Elizabeth emergency medical services responded […]
Attorney alleges racism by Cumberland police officers
Krystal Williams, who is a Black woman, said officers on two occasions treated her in a way she took as ‘personal.’
New school year off to a smooth start in Cape Elizabeth
Kids are wearing masks and social distancing, but for one local child and his mother, it’s a good start to the school year.
Five-way race for two Scarborough council seats
SCARBOROUGH — In a five-way race for two open seats, three residents have challenged two sitting members of the Scarborough Town Council. Jonathan Anderson, Nicholas McGee and Frayla Tarpinian have submitted nomination papers, along with incumbents Jean-Marie Caterina and John R. Cloutier. All five said they want to continue efforts to help the town navigate […]
Local libraries collaborate during a crisis
Libraries in three different communities are presenting a joint project that organizers hope will inspire communities to come together in times of crisis.
Three vy for 2 seats on Scarborough school board
SCARBOROUGH — Two challengers and an incumbent are vying for two seats on the Scarborough Board of Education. Board Chairwoman Leanne Kazilionis is running for re-election against challengers John David Dittmer and Mary Shannon Lindstrom. Board member Hillory Durgin did not submit nomination papers for re-election, and did not respond to multiple requests for comment […]