CAPE ELIZABETH — A nonprofit that teaches children to move, learn and explore in the outdoors during winter was selected as charitable beneficiary of this year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race. Race organizers said WinterKids has helped more than 100,000 Maine children get outside and active with innovative outdoor education programs for preschools and elementary […]
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Freeport to get fireworks do-over
FREEPORT — After New Year’s Eve fireworks were called off because of bad weather, Central Maine Pyrotechnics will provide the town with a free show on Friday, Feb. 23. The fireworks are normally launched from the snow dump, which is across from the high school’s new turf field and track, but will now be launched from […]
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Yarmouth state rep seeks 4th House term
YARMOUTH — State Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, announced she will seek a fourth term representing House District 47. District 47 includes Yarmouth, Chebeague Island and Long Island. Independent Dennis Welsh has also announced his candidacy. According to a news release, Cooper has served on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, the Insurances and Financial Services Committee, the Energy, Utilities […]
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Ringelstein announces U.S. Senate candidacy
YARMOUTH — Former teacher Zak Ringelstein announced he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. The 2018 Senate election in Maine will take place Nov. 6, with the primary election on June 12. Democrat Benjamin Pollard, of Portland, announced in December that he is also a candidate to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Angus […]
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AARP Maine offers free income tax help
BRUNSWICK — AARP Maine will offer free income tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 or older through April 17. Participants need not be an AARP Maine member or a retiree to use the service, but need to bring a photo ID, Social Security card for themselves and dependents, […]
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Lynch declares state House candidacy in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Former Town Councilor Mary Ann Lynch launched a campaign for election to the Legislature. Lynch, former government and media counsel for Maine’s Administrative Office of the Courts, is running as a Democrat in House District 30, which covers most of Cape Elizabeth. She and Anne Carney, former president of the Cape Elizabeth Land […]
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North Yarmouth plans daytime Wescustogo forum
NORTH YARMOUTH — For people unable to attend an evening public forum set for Feb. 15 on the proposed reconstruction of Wescustogo Hall, a daytime meeting will also be held. The 10 a.m. gathering will be held at the former North Yarmouth Memorial School, 120 Memorial Highway. The evening forum will be held there at 7 […]
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Beach to Beacon signups begin March 15
CAPE ELIZABETH — Online registration for the 21st annual TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race will begin March 15 and will look slightly different this year. Cape Elizabeth residents can register on the race website for 600 allotted spots starting at 7 a.m. on March 15. Registration for the general public will begin at 7 a.m. March […]
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Denno makes re-election bid in House District 45
CUMBERLAND — State Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, on Feb. 1 announced his intention to seek a second term representing House District 45. “It has been the highest honor of my life to serve the citizens of Cumberland and part of Gray in the Maine House,” Denno said in a statement. “I have worked hard to […]
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Cape Elizabeth trust gains $8K for land acquisition
CAPE ELIZABETH — A grant from the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership brings the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust $8,000 closer to acquiring nearly 52 acres of land adjacent to the Robinson Woods Preserve. The grant is from CBEP’s Habitat Protection Fund. At nearly 200 acres, the extended preserve will create the largest area of conserved land in Cape Elizabeth. […]