The city will borrow $69.3 million to build a new, energy-efficient middle school, with all but $10 million to be covered by the state.
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Saco and Westbrook mayors lose in upsets while Biddeford leader wins 5th term
Mayor Alan Casavant wins a narrow victory in Biddeford; City Councilor William Doyle upsets incumbent Marston Lovell in Saco, and Michael Foley narrowly defeats incumbent Mike Sanphy in Westbrook.
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Kate Snyder wins heated race for Portland mayor, unseating incumbent Ethan Strimling
After taking a commanding lead, the former school board chair wins a late-night ranked-choice runoff.
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Mainers cast ballots on statewide referendum questions, local races
Polls open across the state Tuesday between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., and all close at 8 p.m.
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Portland’s mayoral race, other local elections to drive voter turnout Tuesday
Statewide turnout is expected to be light on Election Day, but higher in Portland and some other communities with hot local races.
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In campaign’s last days, Portland mayoral candidates focus on getting out the vote
The four candidates scramble to rally support heading into Tuesday’s unpredictable ranked-choice election.
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Two candidates seek Ward 6 seat on Saco City Council
The sitting councilor announces he has withdrawn from the race, leaving 2 challengers to compete for the seat.
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Westbrook mayor’s race attracts 4 candidates in a changing city
Four people, including the incumbent, are running for the top elected position in Westbrook.
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Buxton sets date for special town election
Residents will go to the polls Jan. 7 to elect a new select board member to replace Jean Harmon, who resigned earlier this month.