PORTLAND — Republican Sen. Susan Collins on Tuesday took her 7,000th consecutive vote as a member of the U.S. Senate, extending a streak she has carefully maintained during more than two decades in the Senate. The 66-year-old Collins is gearing up for a reelection race in 2020 that is expected to be competitive. She’s New […]
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Eric Brakey says he may challenge Golden for 2nd District seat
Former state Sen. Eric Brakey announced Tuesday that he is exploring a run for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. The Auburn Republican, who ran and lost against independent Sen. Angus King last year, would be seeking the seat held by Democrat Jared Golden, who defeated incumbent Republican Bruce Poliquin last year in Maine’s first ranked-choice election. Brakey, 30, […]
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Dresden pushes ahead with town office reorganization
In less than an hour Saturday, Dresden voters approved the proposed annual budget, including funding salaries for the Town Office staff that are expected to be appointed shortly. Approving the budget — including $60,340 in salaries and benefits for the appointed officials — was the final action voters needed to take to complete the switch […]
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Freeport adopts $10.4 million municipal budget, 2.85% projected tax increase
FREEPORT — After a few last minute changes, Freeport officials approved a $10.41 million municipal budget on Tuesday. On its own, that would decrease taxes by 0.17%, but when combined with the school and county budgets will increase taxes by 2.85%. The combined spending plans for the town, county and Regional School Unit 5 will […]
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Bee talk in Brunswick
Jean Vose will present a slide show program to the Topsham Garden Club on Wednesday, July 10, at noon, identifying common bees found in the state, understanding their role in the environment and how to enhance a habitat to support and attract them. The program will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 133 McKeen St., Brunswick and […]
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Freeport’s $10.4 million budget set for adoption Tuesday, 3.61% total tax increase projected
FREEPORT — Freeport officials will vote Tuesday on the town’s nearly $10.4 million municipal budget, which carries a 2.23% tax increase on its own and a 3.61% increase when combined with the school and county budgets. The combined spending plans for the town, county and Regional School Unit 5 would result in an estimated 52-cent […]
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Midcoast farms donate greens to feed asylum seekers
BOWDOINHAM — Local farmers and a network of volunteers plucked excess produce Monday to help feed more than 200 asylum seekers taking refuge in the Portland Expo. Several volunteers squatted in the fields of Six River Farm in Bowdoinham for two hours Monday morning cutting mustard, greens, kale and Chinese cabbage. They filled a truck […]
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Topsham Public Library to be open Mondays
Topsham Public Library is changing operating hours and will be open Mondays. Funding comes from a portion of a bequest of the late Janice Solomon. As of July 1, the hours of Topsham Public Library are Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to […]
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Maine briefs: There could be 1 more witness in deputy killing trial; Maine House opposes change to electoral college
There could be 1 more witness in deputy killing trial PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Testimony is wrapping up in the murder trial of a Maine man who’s accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy. The trial of John Williams was delayed Monday to allow the defense the opportunity to call a final expert witness. If the […]
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Maine could borrow to invest in green energy, infrastructure
AUGUSTA — Maine could borrow hundreds of millions of dollars to invest in renewable energy, infrastructure and workforce training through a variety of proposed bonds under consideration. The Legislature’s appropriations committee plans to weigh such proposals early this week as the session nears adjournment. Voters in November would ultimately decide whether to approve any bonds. […]