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News in Freeport

Wellen topples Cassida for Freeport Town Council seat

Andrew Wellen

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 1:00 am

Gideon smashes James in House District 106

FREEPORT — Former Town Councilor and Democrat Sara Gideon will serve her first term in House District 106 after dwarfing her Republican challenger, Jody James. In a race that pitted a local politician and former mar...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Northern Meetings: Nov. 8-14

Cumberland

Community •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Freeport Police Beat: Nov. 8

Arrests 11/2 at 11:47 p.m. Gloria J. Proctor, 54, of Curtis Road, was arrested at Durham and Mallett roads by Officer Jerod Verrill on charges of operating under the influence and operating a vehicle with license suspended or revoked. 11/4 at 11:41 p.m.

Police Beat •
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

People and Business

Appointments The Androscoggin Bank Board of Directors recently announced two additions: Wendy I. Bean and Jean E. Mattimore. Bean is a certified public accountant specializing in the taxation of individuals, trusts and est...

Community •
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Gerzofsky takes third term for Senate District 10

BRUNSWICK — Incumbent Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick, has won his third term in state Senate District 10 by defeating Ralph Dean, R-Freeport, 11,466 to 5,338. The voting totals are based on unofficial reports from four precincts, which finds Gerzofsky winning by 68 percent. 

Dylan Martin • News •
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Community Calendar: Nov. 7-18

Greater Portland Benefits Apple Pie Fundraiser, to benefit Cumberland/North Yarmouth Community Food Bank, pies will be delivered on or before Nov. 18, order by Nov. 9, mpshaw1@gmail.com or 829-4687. Food Drive

Community •
Monday, November 5, 2012 at 3:50 pm

Restaurants give back for Veterans Day

BRUNSWICK — Six restaurants and pubs will donate a portion of their Veterans Day weekend sales to a fund that will help provide companion dogs to Maine military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries. Embrace a Vet is launching the initiative, called...

• News •
Monday, November 5, 2012 at 2:20 pm

Out & About: 'West Side Story' on stage, Jerry Douglas in Westbrook

Two much-honored acts top this week’s picks of the tix, which range from musical theater to classical piano. In the first-mentioned category, a national touring company will present “West Side Story,” one of Broadway’s most honored musicals, Nov. 9-10 in Portland. First pr...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, November 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm

No Sugar Added: Please, leaf me alone

As a nice girl from northern New Jersey who, until a shocking act of rebellion at the onset of her college career, spelled her nickname with a “y,” there is no way I can allow anything other than Hurricane Sandy to be the basis of this week’s musings. “Sandy’s...

Sandi Amorello • Opinion •
Monday, November 5, 2012 at 12:00 pm
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