Incumbent Kendra Williams seeks a third term, while Emily Sheffield and Jennifer Davie say they’re motivated to run by their own experiences as parents of young children in Sanford schools.
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Portland initiative’s aim: More say in rezoning for neighbors of development
Voters will decide if those living near planned projects should be able to rein in the city, or if the solution they seek would impede growth.
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Sanford City Council incumbents tout exciting changes, but challengers differ
Crystal Helmreich and Kari Zielke, political newcomers, run for two seats now held by Joseph Hanslip and Maura Herlihy.
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High school expansion, pace of growth are key issues in Gorham council election
Mark Faulkner, Suzanne Phillips, Lee Pratt and Ronald Shepard are competing for two open seats.
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Gorham School Committee candidates face growth challenge
The town is is one of the fastest-growing in Maine.
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Continuity, costs on minds of Windham’s 5 Town Council candidates
Voters will fill three-year terms on an at-large seat and an east district seat on Nov. 7.
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Windham gives public works building another try
For the third time since 1999, voters are asked to borrow for the project. This time, the cost is $9.3 million.
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Challengers shake up race for at-large seat on Portland City Council
The three candidates in the city’s most contentious race disagree on the hot-button issues of housing and school renovations.
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Candidates for Portland council seat in District 5 tackle housing costs, wealth gap
Relative newcomers to District 5 and a 15-year resident offer ideas to make Portland living more affordable.
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Opponents in Portland’s District 4 council race divided on rent stabilization effort
Newcomer Kimberly Rich supports Question 1 on the city ballot, but incumbent Justin Costa fears unintended consequences.