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Incumbent Nelson keeps House District 112 in Falmouth

FALMOUTH — Rep. Mary Nelson, D-Falmouth, credited high voter turnout and support for local candidates for her re-election Tuesday in House District 112. Nelson, a two-term incumbent, defeated Republican John Logan Jones of Falmouth 3,231 to 2,622. “(Winning) feels v...

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 8:40 am

Dion wins 2nd term in House District 113

PORTLAND — Former Cumberland County Sheriff and incumbent Rep. Mark Dion, D-Portland, retained his House District 113 seat Tuesday night with a win over newcomer Jeff Langholtz, R-Portland. Dion credited his accessibility for his 2,661 to 1,414 victory over Langholtz in the dist...

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 8:00 am

Falmouth votes to continue Portland bus service

FALMOUTH — The banner atop the No. 7 METRO bus from Portland to Falmouth reminded residents to vote on Tuesday. And they listened. Voters turned out in large numbers to support the bus, with 5,289 voting to maintain the service and 2,223 voting for its demise. &ldq...

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 7:40 am

Woodbury wins a tight race against Tyll for Senate District 11

Dick Woodbury

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 7:30 am

Pingree posts 2-1 victory margin in 1st Congressional District

PORTLAND — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, declared victory in her 1st Congressional District race against Republican Jon Courtney on Tuesday night just before 10 p.m. “Clearly the voters have said to me, ‘We’ve all worked hard over the last four years...

Seth Koenig, Bangor Daily News • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 6:30 am

UPDATE: Mainers legalize same-sex marriage; licenses likely by early January

A supporter waves a sign during the Mainers United for Marriage campaign party at the Holiday Inn in Portland on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Hundreds of people gathered to watch the election returns.

Judy Harrison and Christopher Cousins, Bangor Daily News • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 6:20 am

UPDATE: King wins Maine U.S. Senate seat, says caucus decision coming

Independent former Gov. Angus King speaks to supporters Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Freeport after his election to the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine.

Matthew Stone, Bangor Daily News • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 6:00 am

Northern Meetings: Nov. 8-14

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Businesses sought for 'Shop Falmouth' promotion

FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Economic Improvement Committee has set out to encourage a “shop local, buy local” mentality in residents this holiday season, but is still looking for business participation.  The first annual Shop Falmouth event will take place Dec. 7-9,...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Last vote as senator for Snowe

U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, flanked by her husband former Maine Gov. John R. McKernan Jr., prepares to place her ballots in the electronic reader after voting Tuesday morning at Falmouth High School. This was her last Election Day vote as Maine's senior U.S. senator; after more than 30 year...

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm
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