Alan Casavant and Daniel Parenteau want to lead the city, whose downtown has surged economically.
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Four run for three seats on Cape Elizabeth School Board
Three incumbents – John Christie III, David Hillman and Mary Williams-Hewitt won’t seek re-election.
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Five candidates running for 2 council seats in Scarborough
The fault lines caused by annual battles over school spending are evident in the candidates’ messages.
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Portland teachers back Strimling for mayor
The union representing city educators backs challenger Ethan Strimling.
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Four-way race will decide winners of 2 Gorham council seats
Two incumbents are facing two challengers in the town election Nov. 3.
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Windham voters to decide on public works facility, council race
The new building would add an average of $56 a year to the tax bill on a $200,000 home.
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Five candidates vying for 2 contested Westbrook council seats
Also on the ballot is Gary Rairdon, who is running uncontested for re-election to his seat representing Ward 4.
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Ethan Strimling says chamber will back him in Portland mayoral race
The endorsement by the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce follows several others for the former state senator in his bid to unseat incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan.
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Petition calls for Maine to be first state to vote by ranked choice
Supporters of the change submit 70,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office in an effort to put the proposal on the November 2016 ballot.
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Development, middle school consolidation key issues in South Portland races
Candidates also weigh in on a proposed propane depot, seniors’ needs, property taxes and municipal services.