YARMOUTH — Incumbent Democratic Rep. Melissa Walsh Innes is challenged by Republican newcomer Jeffrey Weinstein in state House District 107. Innes is seeking her second term in the Legislature. Melissa Walsh Innes Innes, 39, of East Elm Street, is married and has three children. She grew up in Pownal, and attended Greely High School before […]

NORTH YARMOUTH — In her third bid to represent Maine House District 109, Democrat Anne Graham is in a contest with fellow North Yarmouth resident Tyler Frank, an independent, and Republican Gary Foster of Gray. They are vying to replace Rep. Susan Austin, R-Gray, who is barred from seeking re-election due to term limits. District 109 […]

FALMOUTH — Mark Dion, the retiring Cumberland County sheriff, is facing political newcomer Jason Harris in state House District 113, representing the North Deering section of Portland and West Falmouth. State Rep. Joan Cohen, D-Portland, withdrew from the race in July, as did the original Republican challenger, Charles C.S. Burns. Dion, a Democrat, replaced Cohen […]

PORTLAND — A task force appointed by city staff and the local chamber of commerce has been working quietly since the beginning of the year to come up with an economic development plan for the city. Now, at least one city councilor says the group’s work should come out from behind the scenes.   The […]

CUMBERLAND — To win a third term in state House District 108, Rep. Meredith Strang Burgess, R-Cumberland, must defeat fellow Cumberland residents Erin Cianchette, a Green Independent, and Thomas Gruber, a Democrat. All three spoke of desires to cross party lines so that lawmakers can work together for the benefit of all Mainers. House District 108 […]

FALMOUTH — Incumbent state Rep. Mary Nelson, D-Falmouth, is up against Republican candidate Mark Richard of Falmouth in the House District 112 election. The district represents citizens in Falmouth Foreside, north and west Falmouth as well as Mackworth and Clapboard islands. Mary Nelson Nelson, 67,  is a community volunteer who has served on many art, […]

PORTLAND — In an attempt to adapt to what the police chief calls a “no-snitching culture,” the Police Department has set up an anonymous text message service and Web reporting form. Text-a-Tip is designed to allow people to share information with police without fear of retaliation from those involved in the crime they are reporting. […]

PORTLAND — A large cruise ship that came into the city ahead of schedule this month to wait out Hurricane Earl caused damage to floats at the Maine State Pier. The damage, according to City Hall spokeswoman Nicole Clegg, was minimal and has been repaired. “Estimates for (repairs were) less than $5,000,” she said. Explorer […]

PORTLAND — Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi, a rumored Republican presidential hopeful, visited the city’s waterfront Monday to stump for Maine GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage. People reportedly had to be turned away from the $750-a-plate luncheon for LePage, held at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant. The fundraiser was not open to the media, but a press […]

PORTLAND — There are five candidates competing for three seats on the School Committee. Voters on Nov. 2 will choose a new School Committee member for District 3, where current committee Chairman Peter Eglinton is not seeking re-election. There are also three candidate competing for two at-large seats. In interviews, the candidates weighed in on […]