CUMBERLAND — Party caucuses Sunday chose Democratic and Republican candidates for a special election in state House District 45. The June 11 vote will elect a replacement for former Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, who resigned from the Cumberland-Gray seat March 27 for health reasons. Republicans on April 7 chose Kevin C. Hughes as their candidate. A Cumberland […]
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Portland man indicted for murder
PORTLAND — A 24-year-old man was indicted for murder April 5 by a Cumberland County grand jury in the death of Isahak Muse. Mark Cardilli Jr., of 107 Milton St., was arrested at police headquarters on Middle Street the afternoon he was indicted, Lt. Robert Martin said in a news release. Cardilli remains in Cumberland County […]
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Falmouth closes trails due to conditions
FALMOUTH — All town trails are closed to all users until further notice due to wet conditions. Parks and Community Programs staff will monitor the trails and will reopen them as soon as circumstances allow, the town announced. Contact Amanda Stearns, Falmouth’s open space manager, at openspace@falmouthme.org for more information.
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Yarmouth to close 2 recycling sites
YARMOUTH — To stem the increased costs of recycling and trash disposal, and to reduce recycling contamination, the town will permanently close its two satellite recycling areas as of May 1. The town estimated that by eliminating the sites on Route 1 and Route 88 it will save about $36,000 a year. Residents and businesses may […]
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Portland police: Victim shoots at robbery suspect
PORTLAND — Police are investigating an alleged attempted robbery Tuesday, April 2, that was foiled when the victim fired shots at the suspect. Lt. Robert Martin said the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. outside Anania’s variety store at 606 Washington Ave. in East Deering. Martin said a 26-year-old man reported he was in the driver’s seat of […]
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SAD 75 budget means tax hikes for homeowners
TOPSHAM — Owners of average homes in the four School Administrative District 75 towns could see annual tax increases between $88 and $164 under the proposed school budget for fiscal year 2020. District Business Manager Mark Conrad said the $41.2 million spending plan, up $3.4 million (8.9 percent) from the current year, does not include staff […]
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Special election set for Cumberland-Gray House seat
CUMBERLAND — A special election to replace former District 45 state Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, will be held June 11, coinciding with the regular June election. Denno announced his resignation from the Cumberland-Gray district March 26, effective the following day. He said a continuing battle with lung cancer forced him to step down. Democrats, Green […]
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Yarmouth HS to host naturalization ceremony
YARMOUTH — The Civil Rights Team at Yarmouth High School is hosting a naturalization ceremony for new citizens at 10 a.m. April 11. The public is invited to attend. Call 846-5535 for more information.
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Yarmouth council to hold budget hearing
YARMOUTH — The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed $40.8 million combined municipal and school budget at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Log Cabin, 196 Main St. In announcing the meeting, town staff said the finances under discussion are “draft figures only” and the council is continuing to review […]
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Portland woman struck by car, seriously injured
PORTLAND — Police continue to investigate a March 29 traffic accident that injured a 21-year-old city woman. Police Lt. Aaron Pepin on Saturday said the pedestrian, identified Monday as Hailey Isabelle, was struck around 9:20 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Franklin and Middle streets by a 2007 Chevrolet Impala driven by Justin Zukowski, 23. As of Monday, April 1, […]