For me, and I suspect many others, the environment, my community and my family are high-ranking factors when trying to make decisions. My wife and I have taught our children that the most important things are kindness and working hard. On June 14, I will be voting for Kate Perrin, Andrea Berry and Amy Haile […]
Election 2022
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Elect Kate Perrin to North Yarmouth Select Board
I am writing to endorse Kate Perrin for North Yarmouth Select Board. I have known Kate for several years and had the privilege of serving on the SAD 51 school board with her. She listens to all sides of a debate and asks pertinent questions of everyone. Kate is a strong leader who isn’t afraid […]
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Letter: Elect trio of women to North Yarmouth board
I am thrilled to offer my support to Kate Perrin, Andrea Berry and Amy Haile for North Yarmouth Select Board. The changes in the Greater Portland area have reached our town now, but these three, highly qualified women bring vision and experience to the table. Importantly, they have articulated a clear vision for managing those […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Vote Bagshaw to represent Windham
A vote for Barbara Bagshaw (House District 106 to represent Windham) June 14 is a vote for your civil liberties. Are you looking for change or more of the same old, same old? She has lived in Windham for 35 years and loves her town and community. Bagshaw loves serving others, both locally and abroad. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Incumbent, newcomer in race for SAD 6 Buxton seat
Nathan Carlow faces a challenge from Vickie Shane for the three-year term.
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In U.S. House races, Greene and McBath win; Cuellar in runoff
Primary elections held Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas offered a glimpse of what the next Congress could look like.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Residents set to vote on Gray budget, councilors
Gray’s budget for FY23 includes $100,000 in funds for two new full-time fire and rescue positions to meet an increase in call volume. The total municipal budget is around $10.7 million, an increase of about $1.5 million. Town Manager Nate Rudy said the tax rate will remain the same at $14.61 per $100,000 of assessed […]
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Yarmouth budget up for vote at June 7 Town Meeting
Yarmouth residents will vote on municipal and school budgets at Town Meeting at 7 p.m. June 7 at Yarmouth High School’s performing arts center, 286 West Elm St. Yarmouth’s new town and school spending plan is about $51.1 million, a $4.2 million increase over this fiscal year’s budget. If the budget is approved, the property […]
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Voters to decide on Democratic candidate for House 126 seat
Jean-Marie Caterina of Scarborough and Drew Gattine of Westbrook face off June 14 for a spot on the November ballot.
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Pennsylvania Senate Republican primary is likely headed for recount
The race pits 2 millionaires who moved to Pennsylvania in order to run for the Senate: heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.