Elections - Portland Press Herald

Write-in candidate sought for South Portland school board seat

by Kelley Bouchard October 13, 2016October 12, 2016

No one submitted nomination papers to run for the District 1 seat, which represents the east side of the city near Southern Maine Community College.

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Councilors’ behavior seen as key issue in South Portland race

by Kelley Bouchard October 13, 2016October 12, 2016

Clashes on the City Council and a pipeline lawsuit ignite reaction from seven candidates for two at-large seats on Nov. 8.

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Polls busy across Maine on first day of in-person absentee voting

by Joe Lawlor October 12, 2016October 11, 2016

Town clerks report strong turnouts, as motivated voters take advantage of the opportunity to choose their candidates early in a highly polarized presidential election.

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Cumberland and North Yarmouth to vote on $9.5 million performing arts center

by Peter McGuire October 9, 2016October 9, 2016

An arts center has been planned for 15 years, but critics say the district may be overlooking other facility improvements.

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Maine’s booming private gun market at heart of ballot question

by Kevin Miller October 9, 2016October 8, 2016

Question 3 supporters say regulating private gun sales will keep weapons out of the hands of criminals, but critics dismiss it as an ineffective, ‘feel-good’ measure.