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South Portland councilors say yes to solar power

SOUTH PORTLAND — A new power source for one city building, new tenants for another, and initial funding for a proposed public works depot were approved by councilors Monday. By a unanimous 6-0 vote, with Councilor Tom Blake not in attendance, the City Council approved the creati...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:30 am

Cape Elizabeth's Millett dominates Maine Senate District 7 race against Wallace of South Portland

CAPE ELIZABETH — Former School Board member Rebecca Millett defeated Michael Wallace by a 2-1 margin in the state Senate District 7 election on Tuesday. Democrat Millett easily defeated her Republican opponent, 12,606 to 6,751, for...

Will Graff • News •
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:30 am

South Portland Police Beat: Nov. 9

Arrests 10/27 at 12:19 a.m. Emily Holmes, 29, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Alfred Giusto on a charge of violating conditions of release. 10/27 at 1:52 a.m. Christopher Kelley, 43, of Scarborough, was arrested on Hill Stre...

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

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

Millett crushes Wallace in Senate District 7 race

Rebecca Millett

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 11:20 pm

Hamann wins House District 123 race in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — The threeway race to replace departing Democratic Rep. Jane Eberle in Maine House District 123 was won by Democrat Scott Hamann over Republican Kenneth "Jake" Myric and Roger Bishop, who ran independently. Hamann beat Myrick 2,716 to 1,574 while Bishop trailed b...

David Harry • News •
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 10:30 pm

Linscott defeats De Angelis in South Portland Council race

Linscott

David Harry • News •
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 10:10 pm

Morrison beats Sarbanis, Kessler in House District 122

SOUTH PORTLAND — In Maine House District 122, incumbent Democratic Rep. Terry Morrison has turned aside a two-man challenge from Republican Thomas Sarbanis II and Chris Kessler, who ran independently. The win gives Morrison a third term in  district seat covering Knigh...

David Harry • News •
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 9:40 pm
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