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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Sports
As communities vote on field projects, voters question need for artificial turf
Bond proposals in South Portland, Kittery and Gray-New Gloucester would spend millions to bring artificial turf fields to their schools. District leaders say the grass fields are just in too bad shape to keep up with demand.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Southern Maine voters mull millions in school building projects on November ballot
Maine schools often turn to taxpayers for school construction or renovation funding because of the state’s limited resources. But voters in those communities may not be open to picking up these big costs.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeporters weigh pair of big purchases on the ballot this year
Freeporters will consider purchasing 22 Main St. and a new fire truck this November.
Posted inTimes Record
West Bath municipal election: Meet the candidates running for the school board
Three candidates are vying for two seats West Bath School Board.
Posted inTimes Record
Meet the candidates for Wiscasset-area House District 47
Incumbent Ed Polewarczyk, a Republican, and Democrat Wayne Farrin face off to represent Wiscasset, Alna, Jefferson and Whitefield in the Maine Legislature.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine
Portland referendum could scale back city’s hazard pay ordinance
MaineHealth, the city’s biggest employer, has donated $25,000 to support efforts to change the rule requiring employers to pay workers at least 1.5 times the minimum wage during states of emergency.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland’s District 4 council candidates vow to address tax increases, housing shortage
Incumbent Steven Riley and challenger Jessica Walker both say property taxes and the housing shortage are top priorities.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Police cameras, new fire truck among referendums on Scarborough ballot
If approved by voters, the two public safety-related bonds combined would cost taxpayers up to nearly $2 million.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Easing tax burden among South Portland District 3 council candidates’ priorities
Incumbent Mayor Misha Pride is being challenged by city of Portland employee Rob Kierstead for the District 3 seat.