Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma. Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
New Gloucester group calls on AMVETS to stop using Confederate flag
The group also held its first monthly anti-racism rally last Saturday at Coolidge Family Farms on Lewiston Road.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
Outgoing Casco manager was ‘cream of the crop,’ selectwoman says
Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell says she is leaving the town in a better position than when she started her job a year ago.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2020
Lakes Region stands to benefit from $15M broadband bond
The Lakes Region accounts for nearly 50% of all Cumberland County households with poor internet access.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2020
Standish LGBTQ resolution splits council
The resolution in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community passes 4-3.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2020
Naples hosts ‘Christmas in July’ event Saturday
NAPLES — The Naples Marine Patrol is hosting a “Christmas in July” event on Brandy Pond beginning at 8 p.m. this Saturday. This is the first time the patrol is hosting the event, which First Officer Mark Maroon said he hopes will create a new tradition during a “painful year.” The free event will be […]
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PublishedJuly 22, 2020
Section of River Road to close until Aug. 5
WINDHAM — Motorists can expect more delays along River Road starting Monday. The road will be closed from Madison Falls Road to Alweber Road until Aug. 5. Crews from Shaw Brothers Construction in Gorham will be replacing Doles Bridge over Colley Wright Brook. Drivers heading into Windham from Westbrook will be directed to a detour […]
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PublishedJuly 22, 2020
Casco residents to vote on town budget July 28
CASCO — Residents will vote on the town meeting warrant Tuesday, July 28. The $4,088,174 town budget is a 2.7% increase from last year’s $3.98 million budget. There is no information available on how the budget increase will affect the tax rate. The current tax rate is $15.40 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. The […]
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PublishedJuly 22, 2020
NG voters send library, planning budgets back to Selectboard
New Gloucester voters rejected the two warrant articles on the library and Planning Department budgets, giving the Selectboard 60 days to put a new budget before voters.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2020
Election results: Bragdon wins NG Selectboard seat, voters reject library, planning budgets
NEW GLOUCESTER — The proposed $8 million town budget will be sent back to the Selectboard for revisions after voters Tuesday rejected its appropriations for the New Gloucester Public Library and the Planning Department. Voters also elected Peter Bragdon to a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen. Bragdon, a former chairman of the Budget […]
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PublishedJuly 15, 2020
Casco town manager leaving after year on the job
Officials give no explanation as to why Courtney O’Donnell is stepping down Sept. 11.
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