PORTLAND — Portland Housing Authority residents will have more opportunities for education and job skill training after a $71,400 grant from the federal Housing and Urban Development Department. The grant was announced Monday by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and independent U.S. Sen. Angus King. The grant is part of a larger HUD Family Self-Sufficiency […]
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Incumbent, challenger contrast in Portland House District 41
PORTLAND — The essence of what government can and should do is at the core of the race in Maine House District 41, where incumbent Democratic Rep. Erik Jorgensen is challenged by Republican Jim Azzola. “I have been in Maine for my entire adult life,” Jorgensen, 49, said. “I have a kid in the public […]
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Vacant Yarmouth Town Council seat attracts 2 newcomers
YARMOUTH — Two candidates are running for one open seat on the Town Council. Joan Dollarhite and Rob Waeldner are seeking the seat vacated by Steve Woods. Woods, who served as chairman for three years, resigned the day after losing the June 10 Democratic primary in state Senate District 25. Neither Dollarhite or Waeldner have […]
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Former Falmouth councilor, political newcomer vie for House seat
FALMOUTH — The election in House District 44 pits a former town councilor against a carpenter who has never previously run for office. The seat is open because Democratic Rep. Mary P. Nelson chose not to seek a fourth term. House District 44 covers most of Falmouth, and was formerly House District 112. Gregory Payeur Republican […]
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Opposing views color House District 42 race in Portland
PORTLAND — Opposite views abound in the state House District 42 election, where incumbent Democratic Rep. Peter Stuckey is challenged by Republican Marc Lamontagne. “I’m tired of hearing we can’t do things because we don’t have any money,” said Stuckey, 67, who is seeking a fourth term. Stuckey, of 20 Vaill St., and Lamontagne, 62, of […]
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Cumberland County candidates in uncontested races
PORTLAND — There are five uncontested elections in November for positions in Cumberland County government. The candidates include four incumbents and one former county commissioner who hopes to regain his seat. District Attorney Republican Stephanie Anderson is running for a sixth term in state Prosecutorial District 2. She was first elected in 1990 after having […]
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13 Portland businesses cited for underage liquor sales
PORTLAND — Thirteen businesses were cited for selling alcohol to minors during police compliance checks from Sept. 3-17. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said police were helped by underage volunteers from Southern Maine Community College in South Portland when visiting 143 stores. Violators received civil summonses, which are forwarded to the state Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & […]
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Portland health center gets federal grant
PORTLAND — The Portland Community Health Center, which operates clinics at 180 Park Ave. and at Preble Street Resource Center, was awarded $206,000 in funding from the federal Department of Health and Human Services. U.S. Sen Angus King, I-Maine, announced the grant Sept. 23 as part of a larger award of $3.1 million to 14 […]
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Preble Street candidate forums continue
PORTLAND — Breakfast candidate forums at Preble Street Resource Center will continue Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m., with a visit by independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler. The 20th annual “You Don’t Need a Home to Vote” series, organized by Homeless Voices for Justice, will also feature a visit by candidates in the 1st Congressional […]
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Bikes on the boulevard and beyond
Portland City Councilor Kevin Donoghue, right, rides with a group of of about 20 people, including three other councilors, Sunday on Baxter Boulevard, part of a city-wide ride organized by the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to visit recently built bike routes at Thompson’s Point and sites elsewhere that need improvement. Baxter Boulevard was closed to […]