Peter Tranchemontagne will serve a 2nd term on City Council, alongside newly elected Charlene Plante.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Topsham voters approve funding mechanism for workforce housing development
Voters also elected two new Select Board members and reelected an uncontested school board member.
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South Berwick lawmaker will challenge Chellie Pingree in 2026 Democratic primary
State Rep. Tiffany Roberts announced plans Wednesday to challenge Pingree, who has not faced a primary challenger in her nearly 20 years representing Maine’s deep blue 1st District.
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Could you make it as a Shaker? What life at the Maine village is really like | Column
Living on a scenic farm in New Gloucester might sound idyllic, but there are other considerations to take into account.
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McCambridge, Rairdon are Westbrook council winners
Gary Rairdon defeated Elizabeth Eisele McLellan by a mere 7 votes. McLellan is considering the possibility of a recount.
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Lisbon voters finally pass school budget on third attempt
The $21.2 million budget received support from 55% of the voters.
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Scarborough approves major school overhaul
After years of back and forth, voters support $139 million in school renovations and additions.
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Turnout strong in Saco
Voters in Saco decided on issues like gun control, absentee voting and city government.
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Kennebunk-area school budget approved on third try
RSU 21’s $61.7 million proposal was approved at the polls Tuesday.
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More Maine school districts align with Trump’s transgender policy, defying state law
Even as state law and updated federal guidance from the Trump administration over transgender students are in conflict, a conservative group is helping districts change their policies.