Two Democrats and two unaffiliated candidates are vying to replace Mayor Colleen Hilton.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray is an arts and culture reporter at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails. Her current beat is her favorite yet, and she loves the stories that take her to behind the scenes to an artist studio or theater backstage. Outside of work, she likes to explore Maine’s hiking trails and coastal islands with her husband, and she definitely wants to pet your dog.
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Senate District 26: Republican challenges incumbent Bill Diamond
Ryan McDonald favors sound economic policy and limits on government; his rival focuses on job creation and domestic violence issues.
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In Windham’s House District 24, both candidates oppose gun sale background checks
Democratic Rep. Mark Bryant is challenged by Republican Ben Martin for the seat representing the northern part of Windham.
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Democratic Rep. Dillon Bates challenged by Republican Jim Bourque in House District 35
The candidates differ on most key issues.
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Westbrook moratorium movement continues pushing for reforms to slow growth
Westbrook Forward will advocate for changes in land-use rules despite failing to block a massive residential project.
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Westbrook councilors reject moratorium on housing projects
The measure for a 180-day halt to subdivisions of 10 units or more failed on a 3-3 vote.
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Westbrook signals it might ban pot businesses if Question 1 passes
The City Council gives preliminary approval to a 180-day moratorium on recreational marijuana facilities to give it time to consider regulations – or an outright ban – on those businesses.
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Gorham’s new affordable senior housing opens – and it’s already full
The 24 units are among only 39 such units to become available in Maine this year.
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Developer proposes 108 more apartments for Westbrook project
Risbara Bros. wants to add nine buildings to the Blue Spruce Farm development, where almost 200 housing units are under construction.
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Shopping plaza will move forward at Westbrook quarry
During a presentation to the Westbrook Planning Board, the Dirigo Plaza development team revealed Chick-Fil-A will be joining Wal-Mart as a tenant.