Lindsey Atkinson wins the Buxton seat on the SAD 6 board.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham voters easily pass $42.7M school budget
The School Committee chairman thanks the community for its support “as we look to a challenging year ahead” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine voters get mixed messages on mail-in ballot postage
Amid a rapid switch to absentee voting, many Mainers aren’t sure how much postage is required to mail in their votes – and aren’t getting good answers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question
It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State opens public comment on wording of ballot question to stop CMP corridor
The 30-day comment period is strictly for comments regarding whether the chosen wording accurately reflects the referendum’s intent.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine may struggle to claim federal pandemic funding for elections
The CARES Act would provide Maine with $3.2 million to cover extra election costs, but the Legislature can’t appropriate $658,000 in matching funds because it is not in session.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Candidates enter November race for Legislature
With no primary runoffs necessary in the Lakes Region, the ballots are set for November.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Democratic choices dwindle, but Maine voters’ absentee ballots still count
Seven of the 12 Democrats have dropped out since Maine printed its presidential primary ballot, and anyone who voted by absentee ballot will not get a second shot at voting.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough, Cape Republicans will caucus jointly
SCARBOROUGH — The Republican Committees in Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth will caucus jointly at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Wentworth School in Scarborough. New voter registration begins at 8 a.m. The caucuses are the organizational foundation of the Maine Republican Party, giving Republicans across the state an opportunity to shape the party and help […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Freeport Republicans to caucus, elect delegates
FREEPORT — The Freeport Republican Committee will hold its biennial caucus at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Masonic Lodge on Mallet Drive. New voter registration begins at 9:30 a.m. During the caucus, delegates will be elected to the State Convention and the Cumberland County Republican Committee, and the group will organize ahead of […]