Election 2023
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2023
Two Maine labor groups oppose public utility, citing change in worker rights
Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won't happen.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2023
Commentary: ‘No’ to Pine Tree Power will not leave Maine with the status quo
Thoughtful regulatory reform and investment in grid modernization can give us the benefits promised by the proposed company – at a fraction of the cost.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Portland mayoral candidates try to earn votes in one of first debates
Housing affordability, homelessness and the scope of mayoral powers were the hot topics discussed by Pious Ali, Justin Costa, Mark Dion, Dylan Pugh and Andrew Zarro at Portand Public Library Wednesday night.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Kennebunk municipal election will decide local and state referendum questions
On Nov. 7, a referendum question will appear on the ballot in Kennebunk to address funding for a multi-million dollar wastewater treatment technology.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Mills urges voters to reject public utility takeover
The governor cited uncertainty about the long-term benefits of Pine Tree Power, and its initial cost.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Prices at smaller utilities work their way into debate over Maine’s energy future
Backers of Pine Tree Power tout lower rates at customer-owned utilities, but comparing those rates with investor-owned utilities is complicated.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2023
Press Herald, UNE to host 2023 Portland mayoral debate
The newspaper is partnering with the University of New England to host an Oct. 3 debate with all five mayoral candidates.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Groups hope to boost Muslim voter registration with events in Portland and Lewiston
On National Muslim Voter Registration Day, organizers at the Maine Muslim Community Center encouraged people to register to vote and worked to correct misperceptions about U.S. elections.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2023
Saco City Council puts city charter amendment to voters
The Saco City Council has approved a new charter amendment proposal that aims to speed up the process for filling municipal position vacancies. Residents will vote on the measure in a referendum this November.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2023
South Portland voters have busy ballot for council, school board
There are two contested races for both City Council and the Board of Education, along with some candidates running for seats unopposed.
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