Joseph Thornton and Jay Kelley say the body’s current makeup has been successful; former Councilor Roxanne Frenette wants to revamp sewer fees.
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Internal poll claims support for Question 3 on Portland ballot
The measure would authorize $64 million to renovate Longfellow, Lyseth, Presumpscot and Reiche elementary schools.
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Density concerns hijack Falmouth moratorium debate
Councilors defend growth districts as they deal with a proposal to temporarily halt multifamily-home building.
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Communication tops issues in Scarborough council race
Six candidates are vying for three council seats as residents have complained about a lack of transparency.
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Four candidates seek 2 Scarborough school board seats
They tout passion and energy, and see a need for budget clarity.
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LePage criticizes Maine hospitals, CEOs for supporting Medicaid expansion
The governor, taking particular aim at Maine Medical Center CEO Richard Petersen, argues that Maine taxpayers would shoulder an added burden.
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Only 2 Biddeford city councilors face election challengers
The rest of the Biddeford City Council will remain unchanged.
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Incumbent, 2 newcomers run for 2 open seats on Sanford School Committee
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.