Incumbent Terry Nordmann says he is running for reelection; nomination papers for the open spots in Wards 2, 3 and 4 are due Aug. 17.
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Free school meals in Maine will end stigma, advocates say
Anna Korsen said the new state initiative, just the second in the nation, “has the potential to be the most important piece of child hunger policy” in the state.
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Veteran Midcoast journalist, writer turns the page on a long career
Bob Kalish,
said he looks forward to having nothing to write for the first time in decades.
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Film fest takes to Eastern Prom to celebrate the outdoors
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival will take place in three locations in Portland over 11 days from July 29 to Aug. 8 and include more than 65 films from local, national and international filmmakers.
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Freeport Community Services honors founding mothers
Freeport Community Services has ensured that the legacy of its first director, the late Betsy Ruff, will live on through the actions of young people in Freeport and Pownal. Two recent graduates of Freeport High School are the recipients of this year’s Betsy Ruff Scholarship. This is the third year that Freeport Community Services has […]
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Georgetown Working League looks to rebound
Its new Thrift and Gifts Shop is aimed at replenishing reserve funds it used during the pandemic to provide college scholarships and make other donations in town.
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Woodcarver sculpts full life from ‘fortunate accidents’
Gerry Holzman, a resident of Brunswick, is best known for his decades of work on the Empire State Carousel.
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New Bath city manager will have full plate
City officials expect the hiring process to go on through the summer as they shoot for a large, diverse pool of candidates.
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Golf tourney means big boost to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
The Korn Ferry Tour, playing this week in Falmouth, will donate $500,000 to the hospital over the next five years.
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Midcoast program guides police, helps survivors of human trafficking
A survivor shares her story to enlighten police and also wants to educate the public about how victims are subtly groomed for the sex trade.