Teresa Pierce, who represents Falmouth in the Maine House of Representatives, is running in Senate District 25 to replace incumbent Cathy Breen. Pierce, a Democat, is serving her fourth term in the House and cannot run for reelection due to term limits. She served on the Falmouth Town Council for six years, two of which […]
2021 elections
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
After shutdown order, power line crews work to stabilize corridor for uncertain future
No one knows the future of the New England Clean Energy Connect, Maine’s most controversial energy project in a generation.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Durham poll volunteer impressed with process
Bravo for another first-rate day at the polls this past Nov. 2. Being my second time as a poll volunteer, I was impressed at the dedication and honesty of both the poll workers and my town staff; everyone sought to do a good and trustworthy job and to keep the voting going smooth and efficiently. […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine DEP weighs legality of power corridor license in wake of Question 1 vote
The Department of Environmental Protection heard arguments Monday for and against suspending or revoking the NECEC project’s construction license.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrat Beto O’Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022
O’Rourke’s announcement Monday kicks off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News
Roberto Rodriguez will take at-large seat on Portland City Council
Brandon Mazer conceded the race after a recount.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News
Roberto Rodriguez leads by 35 votes as recount of Portland council race remains unresolved
The process was to continue Wednesday morning, with 37 ballots still disputed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Environmental group calls on state regulator to halt construction of power corridor
The Natural Resources Council of Maine wants state officials to order the work to be halted in light of Tuesday’s referendum vote opposing the project.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Drawing determines Mazer winner of at-large council seat in Portland
A recount in the Brandon Mazer-Roberto Rodriguez race has been scheduled for Tuesday.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Pillsbury wins contested Freeport council seat
Matthew Pillsbury won the only contested race for Freeport Town Council, a District 3 seat that was also sought by Mitchell Rouda, whom Pillsbury beat by a tally of 613-305. Pillsbury will be taking the seat of former Councilor Doug Reighley, who resigned and left Freeport in September, citing personal reasons. District 3 encompasses a […]