Communities across Maine voted Tuesday on school budgets. Some elected local office holders or decided on new ordinance or spending projects. One special election was held to fill a vacant seat in the state Legislature. Here is a breakdown of local election results in southern and midcoast Maine. Results of school budget votes in multi-town […]
Local Elections
Voters to decide on school budgets, local issues Tuesday
Voters in Cumberland also will be filling a vacant House seat, while Kennebunk will decide on an ordinance banning the intentional release of balloons, a measure aimed at protecting wildlife.
Maine voters to weigh in on school budgets, municipal races
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap expects overall turnout will be low because there is no statewide ballot.
Old Orchard Beach voters asked to approve $15 million school budget
The proposed school budget is 6.6% higher than the current budget.
Saco residents to decide on $40.5 million school budget
The school budget is about 3 percent higher than the current budget.
Brunswick voters to decide on $40.1 million school budget
If passed on June 11, the education budget will increase 5.3 percent from the current year.
Two candidates seek open seat on Scarborough council
The winner of the June 11 election will fill the unexpired term of Shawn Babine, who is now a state legislator.
Waterboro selectman’s ATV vote sparks campaign against him
Signs urge residents not to re-elect Tim Neill, who opposed allowing the vehicles on three public roads.
Falmouth to decide on $36.7 million school budget proposal
Property taxes would increase $156 for a house valued at $300,000 under the combined schools and municipal spending package of $53.9 million.
Four candidates running for 2 seats on Yarmouth Town Council
There is 1 incumbent in the race, although another candidate has served before.