Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state’s tradition of small local government.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Campaign signs are everywhere. But are they any use?
Roads and lawns across Maine are dotted with colorful, all-caps messaging about the election. But whether yard signs are effective or an eyesore depends who you ask.
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Posted inElection 2024, Times Record
Meet the candidates vying to represent Freeport’s House District 102
Incumbent Melanie Fleming Sachs and challenger James J. Finegan Jr. aim to address issues such as high costs of living, if elected.
Posted inElection 2024, Times Record
Candidates for Southern Midcoast Senate seat outline priorities
Republican Michael “Mike” J. Lawler is challenging Democrat incumbent Matthea “Mattie” Daughtry for the Senate District 23 seat this year.
Posted inScarborough Leader
In The Know: Vote Tuesday and here’s what’s on the ballot
The municipal and state of Maine elections are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. This year Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Voting will take place on Election Day at the Scarborough High School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting by absentee ballot was available in person […]
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Today’s the last day for most Maine residents to vote early or request an absentee ballot
Voters may still request an absentee ballot after Thursday, but they would need to have special circumstances such as an unexpected hospitalization.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick ballot update: Meet the write-in candidate
The race for a seat on Brunswick City Council underwent changes mid-October when District 3 candidate Mary McNulty dropped out of the race and Brunswick resident Chris Teel declared a write-in campaign to vie for the at-large seat.
Posted inElection 2024, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Advocates for Portland’s homeless convene forum of City Council candidates
The forums, facilitated by the advocacy group Homeless Voices for Justice, served as a platform for constituents with experience in homelessness to engage with candidates for Portland City Council.
Posted inTimes Record
Mid-Coast Retired Educators hosts local candidates lunch
Members of the Mid-Coast Retired Educators Association recently hosted a meet-and-greet luncheon at the Topsham Library along with local State House candidates. Rep. Allison Hepler, Suzanne Andresen, Rep. Daniel Ankeles, Denise Tepler, Rep. Sally Cluchey and Rafael Macias chatted with members, each giving a brief talk about their backgrounds, information concerning the position they are […]
Posted inTimes Record
Candidates face off to represent Brunswick’s House District 100
Rep. Dan Ankeles and challenger Ivon H. Prescott Jr. highlighted concerns of housing costs, taxes and how they would address the disastrous Aug. 19 spill at Brunswick Landing.