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Maine private schools sue over special education rule

Maine · 17h

Knewz

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‘I was misled’: Maine Republican and Sen. Susan Collins supporter says she was tricked into appearing in a campaign ad for Democrat Troy Jackson as Senate race grows increasingly competitive

A Susan Collins supporter claims she was tricked into appearing in a campaign ad supporting Democratic Maine Senate challenger Troy Jackson. BY: MEGA A Maine Republican who supports Sen. Susan Collins claims she was tricked into appearing in a campaign advertisement backing Democratic challenger Troy Jackson as the state’s competitive Senate race heats up ahead of the midterm elections. Collins supporter says she was misled Kelly Kusnirak, a Scarborough resident, said she believed she was participating in an...

Maine · 6d

New York Post

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Miranda Devine: Don’t count Susan Collins out yet — tough Maine voters see right through lefty fairy tales

Zombies were everywhere in hyper-liberal Portland, Maine, on Saturday night, and I’m not sure it was just Halloween. I was offered a free “doobie” several times by a kind old hippie after being in a bar for 10 minutes. Pot is legal in Portland, as it is in New York and other blue cities with chronic street homelessness, not that those in charge would ever admit a connection to laissez- faire social policies that provide “safe” injecting sites and free needles. Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson with Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey in Scarborough, Maine, over the weekend. AFP via Getty Images You may have guessed it’s not exactly Susan Collins territory . Despite the fact that the elusive Collins is aggressively uncollegial to MAGA Republicans and regarded as a RINO nuisance by Donald Trump , Portlandians will tell you she is the president’s puppet. They are fed up with ads trashing her Democrat opponent Troy Jackson for, among other things, marrying his second cousin. El-Sayed defends trans athletes in girls’ sports: ‘We manufacture these social issues’ She has kept such a low profile on the campaign that Jackson’s team displays a giant milk carton at his events featuring her face

Maine · 4d

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Kennebunk votes in favor of new affordable housing project

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGME) -- Residents in Kennebunk have voted in favor of the town donating land to be used for three affordable homes aimed at local workers. The town-owned land on Factory Pasture Lane will be transferred to the nonprofit Neighborhood Housing Trust, which plans to build the homes for RSU 21 staff, town employees and local utility workers.

Kennebunk, ME · 2d
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Windham-Raymond School Board vote against naming school after children's advocate

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Windham's new middle school will not be named after a long-time child advocate in Maine. Wednesday night, the Windham-Raymond School Board voted against naming the school after Bill Diamond. They instead approved the name Windham-Raymond Middle School. Diamond, who died last year at 80, represented both Windham...

Windham, ME · 13h

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Maine Christmas Wonderland Opens In November With Thousands Of Lights And Free S’mores

Free s’mores. Tens of thousands of twinkling lights. A store that never closes its doors, not even at 3 a.m. on a snowy Tuesday. That combo alone should get your attention. Add a twinkle light tunnel, a giant snow globe for photos, and crackling fire pits, and things get even better.

Freeport, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Gorham elects Maine’s 1st openly nonbinary state lawmaker

Seven Siegel, a Gorham town councilor, won 3,229 votes to serve Maine House District 109.

Gorham, ME · 1d

WPFO

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Judge temporarily blocks removal of honey locust tree in York

YORK, Maine (WGME) -- A honey locust tree set to be cut down in York will remain standing for now after a judge temporarily blocked its removal. According to Seacoastonline, residents filed a lawsuit against the town challenging the decision to remove the tree. Town leaders say the tree needs...

York, ME · 3h

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Voters pass mobile home park rent protections in eight Maine communities

Voters in eight Maine communities approved measures Tuesday to protect mobile home park residents from rising lot rents, marking a major victory for residents who have spent months organizing against escalating housing costs and corporate ownership. Every community with a measure on the ballot voted in favor of it, most by large margins.

Maine · 20h

Maine Morning Star

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Several Maine towns approve data center moratoriums on local ballots

After Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a temporary statewide data center moratorium earlier this year, voters in several Maine towns approved local ordinances this week.  Voters in Peru, a town in Oxford County, approved a 180-day moratorium on data center development and permitting. The local ballot question received 578 votes in support and 182 against, according […]

Maine · 18h

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Windham voters reject $19.5M community center proposal

WINDHAM, Maine (WGME) -- Voters have rejected a proposal to turn Windham Middle School into a community center. The failed proposal would have allocated about $19.5 million for renovation costs. The community center would have replaced the current Windham Middle School, which is set to close in 2027, once the...

Windham, ME · 2d

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Saco voters elect city councilors and school board members

Saco Ward 2 voters elected a new city councilor. Political newcomer Trevor Nason beat current councilor Joshua Parks 927 to 535 for the Ward 2 City Council seat. Sandra Guay will continue to serve as the Ward 3 City Councilor, beating John Shannon 916 to 374. Guay was appointed to the City Council in August after Bill Doyle vacated the seat. She will now serve the remainder of the term, which ends in December 2027.

Saco, ME · 2d

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Governor-elect Hannah Pingree outlines priorities after victory

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Maine Governor-elect Hannah Pingree held her first news conference Wednesday after winning the gubernatorial race with 55% of the vote. Pingree campaigned on addressing several challenges facing Maine families, including rising housing costs, healthcare expenses and affordability. During the news conference in Portland, Pingree reiterated her...

Maine · 1d

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Housing experts say Maine should focus on making building easier

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine is facing a housing shortage, as home and rent prices continue to rise at an alarming rate. Experts say the solution to both problems is to make building easier. Housing advocacy group Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says Portland saw just 7 percent housing growth, but a...

Maine · 14h

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Emergency Vet Clinic in Portland, Maine, Opens New Hospital

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care in Portland, Maine, is moving its emergency and critical care to a new hospital in Falmouth, Maine

Portland, ME · 3d

WPFO

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles spends Election Day greeting Maine voters

HAMPDEN (WGME) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles spent Election Day greeting voters across the state. Charles made stops in Gorham, Auburn and Hampden Tuesday. He says his message to Mainers remains the same as it did when he started his campaign: cut crime, cut taxes and no nonsense...

Maine · 2d

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Gorham voters approve $6 million for high school renovations

GORHAM (WGME) -- Voters in Gorham have approved more than $6 million for renovations for the high school. Work will include improving parking, sidewalks and drainage, along with millions going toward replacing old, portable classrooms.

Gorham, ME · 1d

Foster's Daily Democrat

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Dover waterfront home sells for $4.1M, tops Strafford County sales

The median price for single-family homes sold in Strafford County in October was $530,000, an increase from $519,999 in September. Adam Dean, principal broker/partner of Duston Leddy Real Estate , in a market analysis for October, said the market is slowing down. However, Dean said, well-priced homes in good shape can receive multiple offers, citing one property recently receiving seven offers. "That's still happening to properties of good value," said Dean. He said it will be interesting to see what happens in November following the midterm election. He noted the stock market "exploded" on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the day after the election. However, the market sustained large losses on Nov. 5. There were 24 Strafford County homes total sold in October in the $500,000-549,999 and $600,000-649,999 price ranges, according to a report provided by Dean. Dean also said it looks the market is getting a "slight bump" in the volume of listings. 3 HIGHEST-PRICED HOME SALES OF OCTOBER 74 Saddle Trail Drive, Dover: $4.1 million The most expensive home sold in the county in October was an "exceptional waterfront estate" at 74 Saddle Trail Drive for $4.1 million. The more than 5,000-square-foot home features five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a

Strafford County, NH · 5h

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Town of Gorham receives local election results after delay

Residents in Gorham were not sure they were going to get their local election results until the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 4. But despite concerns from city officials about the ability to count ballots in time, they were counted by 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The town announced the possible delay...

Gorham, ME · 2d

thewestendnews.com

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Trelawny Tenants Union Rent Control Settlement

The Trelawny Tenants’ Union won a large settlement in October, having shown that rent increases in units in Geoffrey Rice properties exceeded allowed increases under the rent control ordinance. The total settlement was $3.6 million. Monthly rents in 27 buildings, including 59 State Street, are affected. Anyone who is...

Portland, ME · 2d