Democrat Bill Diamond of Windham has served a combined nine terms in both houses of the legislature, but political newcomer, Republican Karen Lockwood of Raymond, is looking to unseat him in the Senate District 26 race this November.
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Third budget for NG library may be ready for voter approval by end of year
The selectboard is moving toward signing a new warrant for the library budget which, if approved, will reopen the library, but patrons say its closure “leaves a huge hole in the community.”
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Windham rescinds license, awards new one for recreational pot store
The Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to award JAR Cannabis Co., not CannaRx/Windham RSL, the second recreational marijuana business license. They said that new information they received since the Sept. 15 review would have affected their original scoring of the applicants.
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Sebago Lake conservation partnership looks to protect southern Maine’s primary water supply
The Sebago Clean Waters, a collaborative partnership between the Portland Water District and eight conservation organizations, has set a goal to protect 10,000 acres in the Sebago Lake watershed in five years and 35,000 in the next 15. Sebago Lake is a crucial natural resource for the Greater Portland area.
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Challenger looks to unseat Breen, a three-term incumbent, in Senate District 25
Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.
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Challenger looks to unseat three-term incumbent in Senate District 25
Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.
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COVID ‘community spread’ in Sebago not reflected in CDC data
A number of nonresidents who tested positive for COVID-19, either while in town or shortly after visiting, are not reflected in Sebago’s zip code-based data, says the Maine CDC.
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Student athletes shift gears during the delayed season
Football and volleyball athletes, whose seasons have been delayed until at least the winter, are figuring out different ways to keep their skills sharp.
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Bridgton residents to vote on requiring local pot licenses
If the amendments to the town’s licensing ordinance passes in November, marijuana establishments will have to get a local license to operate in town.
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Services this weekend for two ‘well-loved’ Gorham grads
Jacob Dupuis of Gorham and Henry O’Neill of Standish, both 19, died last week when their truck struck a tree in Arundel.