The Maine Law Court issued an advisory opinion in 2017 saying the method would violate the state Constitution, but proponents say a court decision in Alaska dismantled the court’s reasoning.
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Despite fears, most Maine districts OK school budgets
Voters in at least 6 districts, including Kennebunk-based RSU 21 and Gray-New Gloucester, rejected their school budgets, while a long-debated Cape Elizabeth bond project and a contested Gorham budget passed.
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Brunswick Democrat announces campaign for Susan Collins’ Senate seat
David Costello, 65, says he’s running to ‘end the Trump Administration’s and Republican Congress’s reckless assault on our democracy, environment, and economy.’
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Gorham Republican enters Maine’s 2026 governor’s race
Owen McCarthy, a medical technology entrepreneur from Gorham, said he’s running to ‘rein in runaway spending,’ deliver tax relief to struggling Mainers and small businesses, and ‘crack down on illegal immigration by cooperating with federal law enforcement.’
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Bonny Eagle school budget passes, despite rejection in 3 towns
Only 2 of the 5 towns in MSAD 6 voted for the $66 million budget.
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Wells-Ogunquit district voters approve school budget
Voters in Wells also rejected an ordinance to allow cannabis stores in the general business district.
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Hollis voters reject pickleball courts proposal
Voters also elected 3 residents to serve on the Select Board.
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Kittery approves school budget
Voters decided to continue a budget vote and passed town warrants.
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Old Orchard Beach approves school budget
The $17.5 million budget received strong support from voters.
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Waterboro votes to appropriate $200,000 to contract deputies
Voters chose new members of the Regional School Unit 57 board of directors and town council members.