Buxton planning 250th celebration next year The town will observe its 250th birthday in 2022. A parade and a full slate of activities are being planned for Aug. 6. Town Clerk John Myers has announced that save-the-date magnets are available at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. A land grant first known as Narragansett No. 1, […]
2021 elections
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
At-large Portland council candidates share stances on housing, shelters, other priorities
The four men are running to replace council veteran Nick Mavodones.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Newcomer challenges Westbrook council president for Ward 4 seat
Both candidates on the November ballot cite the need for more housing in the city.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Communication, transparency at center of At-large Westbrook School Committee race
Challenger Tracey Sardella looks to unseat incumbent Suzanne Salisbury.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Salisbury’s experience needed on School Committee
Please join me in supporting Sue Salisbury for Westbrook School Committee at-large. Sue is an outstanding member of our community and a steadfast advocate for our children. With her free time, she runs a nonprofit ensuring families have the food they need. As our state representative, Sue sits on the Committee on Education. Having a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook voters to decide on councilor, three school committee seats
Ranked-choice voting for local elections is also on the November ballot.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Six on ballot for two Windham seats on RSU 14 Board of Directors
Two incumbents representing Windham on the RSU 14 Board of Directors face challenges from four other candidates in November. Jennie Butler and Christina Small are seeking re-election to their three-year terms, and newcomers Barbara Bagshaw, Jessica Bridges, Carrie Grant and Michael Pasquini are running to unseat them in the Nov. 2 election. RSU 14 includes […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Ballot set for council, school board in Gorham
Voters face a four-way race for two Town Council seats and a three-way race for two School Committee seats.
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Attorneys argue over whether CMP power line referendum should be 1 question or 3
The issue is whether voters will have an ‘all-or-nothing’ choice this November on a ballot question that aims to block the 145-mile transmission line.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Standish recount shows LeClerc beat Pomerleau by 4 votes
LeClerc defeats Pomerleau as June 8 municipal election results upheld in Tuesday’s recount vote.