Lakes Region Weekly News Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Lakes Region Sportsman: So many choices out there in October

by Tom Roth September 30, 2020September 28, 2020

With a smorgasbord of fishing and hunting activities available, it’s hard to know where to start.

Lakes Region Weekly

Long-time incumbent Austin faces two challengers in House District 67

by Emily Bader September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

Democrat Susan Accardi of Raymond and Independent Mark Grover of Gray are challenging the seven-time incumbent, Republican Sue Austin of Gray.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster

Challenger looks to unseat Breen, a three-term incumbent, in Senate District 25

by Chance Viles September 29, 2020

Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

Three-way race for House District 22 seat

by Robert Lowell September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

BUXTON — In a three-way race to represent House District 22, Republican incumbent Mark Blier faces Green Independent Michael Barden of Limington and a former challenger, Democrat Richard Fitzgerald of Buxton. The far-flung state House district includes Limington, part of Buxton, part of Standish and part of Limerick. The election is Nov. 3. Barden Barden […]

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New Gloucester library may remain closed until July 2021

by Emily Bader September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Despite an outpouring of support to reopen the library, the town cannot do so without voter approval of a budget in a referendum vote, said Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard.

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Gray’s vision for 2035 ready for voter approval

by Emily Bader September 23, 2020

Two years after work on the comprehensive plan began and 13 years after the last update, the plan is now ready for residents’ input at the ballot box in November.