Falmouth-based Maine Friends of Animals, an animal advocacy organization, has added two new paid staff members this year. In January, MFOA appointed Jane Delson of Freeport as executive director and Maggie Wood of Brunswick as office manager/volunteer coordinator. Delson brings over 40 years of experience and expertise in corporate communications, public relations and advertising, including […]
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 10-17
Chebeague Wed. 11/16 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Training Webinar Zoom Thur. 11/17 5 p.m. Board of Adjustments and Appeals Public Hearing Island Hall Cumberland Mon. 11/14 6 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tues. 11/15 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 11/16 5 p.m. Cumberland/North Yarmouth Joint Standing Committee Wescustogo Community Center Wed. 11/16 […]
Two candidates compete for state Senate seat in Portland’s northern suburbs
Rep. Teresa Pierce, a Democrat, is running against Jennifer White, a Republican.
Northern meetings: Nov. 3-10
Chebeague Thur. 11/3 5 p.m., Board of Adjustments and Appeals Island Hall Cumberland Wed. 11/9 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 11/7 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Freeport Thur. 11/3 6:30 p.m. Tree Task Force Town Hall Mon. 11/7 6 p.m. Library board of trustees TBD Tues. 11/8 7:30 p.m. Complete Streets Committee […]
Falmouth residents compete for House District 111 seat
Democrat Amy Kuhn is facing Republican Jeffrey York.
Portland legislator faces challenger for seat in Maine House
Incumbent Democratic Rep. W. Edward Crockett is running against Republican Tammy Ryan.
Northern meetings: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Chebeague Wed. 11/2 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Island Hall Thur. 11/3 5 p.m. Board of Adjustments & Appeals public hearing Island Hall Cumberland Wed. 10/26 6 p.m. Town Council, Planning Board and Housing Task Force workshop Council Chambers Tues. 11/1 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 11/2 7 p.m. Lands & Conservation Commission Town […]
Letter: State needs White’s common sense, factual judgment
I’m voting for Jennifer White in District 25. Jennifer is focused on the economy, business and education, which are strong building blocks for a strong and healthy state. She is a successful small-business owner who understands how excessive regulations can hamper efforts to build a stronger economy. She supports a robust academic approach in education, […]
Letter: Pierce, Kuhn support reproductive rights
Because the Supreme Court has put a woman’s right to choose in the hands of the states, reproductive rights are the most important issue in legislative races this year. Mainers have a right to know how candidates will vote in Augusta. At a recent Gray forum, Senate District 25 candidate Teresa Pierce definitively supported Maine’s […]
Letter: Independent Hunkler wants to unite us and is best choice for governor
This fall, we have a rare opportunity to choose a candidate for governor who has spent his life helping people as a medical doctor, instead of playing politician. Sam Hunkler has no political party behind him, and no wealthy donors own him. His face will appear on television only in an interview or as a […]