2021 elections
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race, jolting Democrats
The loss in Virginia deepens the sense of alarm in the Democratic Party heading into next year’s midterm elections.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Election Day in Portland
The municipal ballot includes seats on the City Council and School Board and a city referendum on homeless shelter size.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our endorsements: The editorial board weighs in on 2021 races
We offer our opinions on three questions on the state ballot and local races in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Question 1 Q&A: Win or lose, power line fight will continue
No matter how the vote goes, a war over competing visions for Maine’s energy future could drag on well into 2022 or beyond.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Travis Curran: I want to be your servant on the City Council
A lifetime in the service industry is good preparation for serving in municipal government, a candidate says.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
NRCM: CMP’s power line project is fatally flawed
The company wants us to accept permanent damage to the forest in exchange for vague promises on climate.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News
Big drop in absentee ballots this year, but in-person voting hard to predict
Voters shattered absentee voting records in 2020 during the height of the pandemic and a close presidential race, but absentee returns are down sharply this year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Question 1 is a ‘civil war’ between fossil fuels and renewable power
The Maine woods are the site of this battle, but the fight against climate change is what’s really at stake.
Posted inLocal & State
Should this 230-year-old house be torn down to be saved?
The current owners of the Barnard Tavern in Kennebunk say fixing it up will require taking it apart first. But first voters must release the town from a deed covenant.