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Election 2018, Maine, Politics

On eve of ranked-choice vote count, Poliquin claims first-round victory

by Steve Collins Sun Journal November 8, 2018November 9, 2018

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says tabulations will start as early as Friday and likely continue for ‘a few days,’ including the weekend.

Election 2018, Health, Nation & World, News, Politics

With Maine leading the way, Medicaid is a big election winner

by Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

Although it was held up by LePage, Maine was the first state to approve Medicaid expansion by ballot.

Local Elections, Maine, News

South Portland moves to enforce short-term rental rules on Jan. 1

by Kelley Bouchard November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

People running brief, unhosted rentals in residential neighborhoods have nearly two months ‘to cease operating them as such, and to begin using their properties’ in compliance with city ordinances.

Election 2018, Maine, Politics

Power shift in Congress will change some roles for Maine delegation

by Eric Russell November 7, 2018November 8, 2018

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, are likely to see the biggest effects, but for different reasons.

Elections, Local Elections, Maine

Recount underway in Waterville council’s Ward 1

by Rachel Ohm November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

A voter-approved ban on plastic shopping bags at large retailers may also be challenged, Mayor Nick Isgro says.

Local Elections, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Scarborough superintendent’s job on the line after voters stack school board with critics

by Kelley Bouchard November 7, 2018November 8, 2018

Four of five board candidates elected Tuesday were endorsed by a group that sought to have Julie Kukenberger fired, and one of the new board’s first duties will be to review her contract.