Voters will elect two councilors to serve three-year terms and one councilor for a one-year term.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. A lifelong Mainer and graduate of the University of Southern Maine, she has worked as a journalist since 2005 and joined the paper as a staff writer in 2012. During her time with the Press Herald, Gillian has told the stories of everyday Mainers and tackled issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness. She enjoys telling compelling stories that help people better understand and connect with the communities and people around them. In her free time, Gillian loves spending time with her husband and family, hand embroidery, and hunting for vintage treasure at flea markets and antique stores.
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Three Old Orchard Beach residents seek 2 school board seats
Incumbents Jerome Plante and Stuart Hogan are facing a challenge from David Boudreau.
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Saco mayor faces election challenge from former mayor, former councilor
Don Pilon is running against Roland Michaud and Bette Brunswick, who are critical of Pilon’s performance in his two years on the job.
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Thirteen candidates in the running for 7 City Council seats in Saco
David Precourt is the only incumbent not facing a challenger.
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Competing marijuana legalization groups join forces behind one ballot question
The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol will now support the Legalize Maine initiative to allow adults to buy marijuana for recreational use.
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Biddeford City Council races draw a crowd of candidates
Economic development, rising taxes and other issues draw 21 hopefuls to compete for nine available seats.
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Nine candidates compete for seven seats on Biddeford School Committee
The field of candidates includes six current School Committee members. See candidate profiles below.
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Biddeford ballot includes bonds to repair roads, sewers and city hall clock tower
The City Council is encouraging voters to approve more than $12 million in borrowing for infrastructure improvements.
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Biddeford mayor faces challenger as city reshapes itself
Alan Casavant and Daniel Parenteau want to lead the city, whose downtown has surged economically.
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York County Shelter Programs announces name change to honor ‘visionary’ founder
The Donald H. Gean Center for Human Services will continue to operate on Shaker Hill in Alfred.