Challenger Jonathan Torsch emphasizes action on broader problems such as paid sick leave and the high cost of housing, while incumbent Spencer Thibodeau focuses on narrower projects to benefit the community.
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Portlanders will vote on requiring more campaign finance transparency
The sponsor of the change wants to make it easier to see who is funding campaigns and how the money is spent in early autumn ‘when it really matters.’
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Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Local Elections, Maine
Scarborough council candidates wait and see on Downs project
One incumbent and three challengers for two seats have varied priorities for the town.
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Scarborough Town Council candidates, at a glance
Donald Hamill, John Dittmer, Paul Johnson and Robert Rowan are vying for two seats.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Political newcomers campaign for Cape Elizabeth’s House District 30 seat
District 30 covers all of Cape Elizabeth except for a sliver along the South Portland border.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Durham seeks residents’ input on marijuana establishments
On Nov. 6, voters will be asked four nonbinding questions.
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Candidates decry national Realtors group’s unusual bid to sway Portland election
The National Association of Realtors Fund has spent $7,300 to support a city councilor facing a challenger who previously has advocated for rent control.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Maine, Politics
Five residents running for 3 seats on Cape Elizabeth council
They offer views on local issues such as Fort Williams parking fees and open space.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Democrats spotlight criminal records of 4 Republicans running for Legislature
The Democratic Party says it didn’t check its own candidates because it assumes they are ‘adult enough’ to consider whether they should run for office with criminal records.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Westbrook’s Drew Gattine unopposed in bid for re-election to Legislature
Drew Gattine is assured a fourth term in the Maine House.