The money would be spent on highway construction, ports, railroads and stream crossing improvements.
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Maine’s off-year election Tuesday is busier than usual
Voters will decide a York County casino question, a merger of two cities, and Medicaid expansion.
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Portland’s rent-limit ballot measure conflicts with state evictions law, critics say
They argue that it would keep landlords from quickly removing problem tenants.
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Maine officials prepare for possibility of Election Day without power
Town clerks are working together, making sure voter lists are printed and preparing to hand-count ballots, which could delay results if power hasn’t been restored by Tuesday.
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Three running for two Freeport seats on RSU 5 school board
The three Town Council candidates are running unopposed.
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Two incumbents face challenger in race for Topsham Select Board
Ruth Lyons and Dave Douglass are running for re-election, while John Graham is back after an unsuccessful try last year.
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Affordable housing agencies warn against Portland rent control proposal
They say passing Question 1 could make it more difficult for prospective low-income tenants.
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Bree LaCasse, Joey Brunelle and Jill Duson vie in high-stakes Portland council race
One of the most expensive races in recent history pits three Democrats against each other and has led to party infighting.
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Political newcomers among 9 vying for seats on Saco council
Two incumbents also running unopposed for another two-year term.
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Saco mayoral race pits two veterans of local politics
Former Mayor Donald Pilon and former Councilor Marston Lovell seek the post.