FREEPORT — The Town Council on Tuesday accepted a revised plan proposed by the Greater Portland Transit District for bus service north of Portland. Councilors agreed 6-0, with Councilor Andy Wellen abstaining, to sign onto a three-year METRO pilot program starting next year that will increase the frequency of buses to Yarmouth and Freeport, and […]
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University of New England to acquire Portland armory
PORTLAND — The University of New England has struck a deal with the Maine Army National Guard to acquire the armory at 772 Stevens Ave. The two entities agreed to a land swap: UNE will purchase land in Scarborough, and turn it over to the Guard to build a new readiness center. In return, UNE will […]
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Freeport town clerk named best in Maine
FREEPORT — After two years of serving the residents of Freeport, plus years of prior experience, Tracey Stevens has been named Maine Town Clerk of the Year. The award, presented by the Maine Town and City Clerks Association, was presented to Stevens Sept. 9 at MTCCA’s annual business meeting. Stevens said she was very surprised. […]
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Incumbent Gerzofsky faces 2 challengers in Senate District 24
BRUNSWICK — Republican Jennifer Johnson and Green Independent Fred Horch are challenging veteran Democratic state Sen. Stan Gerzofsky for his seat in Senate District 24. District 24 includes Brunswick, Freeport, Harpswell, North Yarmouth and Pownal. Gerzofsky has represented the area in Augusta for the past six years, and was a state representative from Brunswick for […]
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Filing deadline Friday for Yarmouth candidates
YARMOUTH — Nomination papers are due back to Town Hall by Friday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m. for the one Town Council seat on the Nov. 4 ballot. Two people have taken out and returned papers as of Tuesday: Joan Dollarhite and Robert Waeldner. Interested candidates must submit 25 signatures from registered town voters. The […]
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Scarborough organizations to explore Civil War history
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Public Library, the Scarborough Historical Society and Scarborough Middle School will collaborate for a year-long exploration of the town’s Civil War history, with events to be announced in the coming weeks. According to a press release, the historical society has identified more than 230 Scarborough men who served in the Civil War. […]
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Nature walk, scavenger hunt in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Land Trust will hold a nature walk and scavenger hunt at Libby River Farm off Black Point Road, on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in celebration of the state’s Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. The walk will be led by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Kelly Boland, and is free and […]
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Bath incumbent faces neophyte challenger in House District 52
BATH — In her bid for a second term in the state House of Representatives, Rep. Jennifer DeChant, D-Bath, faces a challenge from Republican Ryan Daniels. The two Bath residents are vying to represent House District 52, which before redistricting was District 62. Daniels, 35, of York Street, is studying electrical engineering at the University […]
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Bar Harbor couple sue Portland police officer for false arrest
PORTLAND — A Bar Harbor couple claim they were illegally arrested in the city May 24 after observing and attempting to record police “interaction” with a woman on Fore Street, according to a civil lawsuit filed Tuesday in Hancock County Superior Court. Jill A. Walker and Sabatino Scattoloni were illegally arrested by Portland Police Officer […]
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Falmouth schools responding to special-ed needs
FALMOUTH — Special education was a key focus at Monday night’s School Board meeting. The board, in its first meeting of the new academic year, also spent time talking about upcoming proficiency-based graduation requirements. Director of Special Education Gene Kucinkas said the hiring of four new educational technicians, who were all replacements at the third level, […]