One Republican lawmaker said including changes to absentee voting ‘gave the opponents the playbook to beat it.’
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Gorham elementary school evacuated because of gas leak
Narragansett Elementary School students were dismissed early Wednesday.
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Harpswell voters adopt Comprehensive Plan
Voters also approved three town referendum questions.
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Did Gov. Janet Mills veto a bill to protect tribal land from the state? | Fact brief
The governor has at times had a contentious history with the Wabanaki Nations.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics, Times Record
Kelly Sink and Valerie Williams elected to serve on RSU 5 board
Three candidates competed for two seats on the Freeport, Durham and Pownal school board for three-year terms.
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Lisbon voters elect 4 new councilors
Three of the new councilors ran together on a platform to change city governance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine reshuffles money to pay for heating aid held up by federal shutdown
MaineHousing is temporarily moving $2.2 million from other programs to help some residents pay for heating costs.
Posted inElections, Maine, News
Sanford elects 1 new City Council member, reelects another
Peter Tranchemontagne will serve a 2nd term on City Council, alongside newly elected Charlene Plante.
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Topsham voters approve funding mechanism for workforce housing development
Voters also elected two new Select Board members and reelected an uncontested school board member.
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South Berwick lawmaker will challenge Chellie Pingree in 2026 Democratic primary
State Rep. Tiffany Roberts announced plans Wednesday to challenge Pingree, who has not faced a primary challenger in her nearly 20 years representing Maine’s deep blue 1st District.