Question B on the city ballot would add enforcement provisions – including a private right of action for people to sue the city – to an existing prohibition on city employees using facial recognition technology.
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Facebook takes down political ads attacking ranked-choice voting
The shadowy Maine Liberty Coalition spent more than $15,000 on Facebook video ads typical of the anonymous misinformation campaigns that have been used across social media platforms.
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Challenger takes on longtime incumbent for Windham-area Senate seat
Democrat Bill Diamond of Windham has served a combined nine terms in both houses of the legislature, but political newcomer, Republican Karen Lockwood of Raymond, is looking to unseat him in the Senate District 26 race this November.
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School board candidates in Portland’s District 4 aim to address equity, budget concerns
The race features Aura Russell-Bedder, a social worker and Presumpscot parent, and Chris Vail, a firefighter and Lyseth parent.
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Maine’s top election official says polling places will be safe
While some states are bracing for serious voting problems, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap declared Thursday that Maine’s election systems are all in order.
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Two compete for open Maine Senate seat in York County
Michael Pardue and Joseph Rafferty are running in Maine Senate District 34.
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Experienced legislators run for seat in House District 10
Two experienced legislators are running for the Maine House seat representing District 10, which includes Arundel, Dayton and part of Lyman. Democratic Rep. Henry Ingwersen is a retired teacher. Wayne Parry is a lobsterman and former legislator. Here are their answers to questions about a series of issues. Ingwerson COVID-19: Maine has done a good job […]
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Two candidates in race for House seat in Kennebunkport and Biddeford
Business owner Traci Gere is running against longtime lawmaker Stedman Seavey.
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Legislator faces a challenge for Kennebunk seat
Chris Babbidge is being challenged by Todd DiFede in Maine House District 8, which covers part of Kennebunk.
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Incumbent and challenger compete for Saco House seat
Rep. Maggie O’Neil is facing a challenge from March Chappell for the seat representing House District 15 in Saco. O’Neil is a Democrat who is studying law at the University of Maine School of Law and has served in the Legislature for four years. Chappell is a Republican and works as a firefighter. Here are their […]