In-person absentee voting is now available through Oct. 28 in the Clifford Richardson Room, Room 24 (basement level) of Portland City Hall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of Oct. 28, when the city clerk’s office will remain open until 7 p.m. Members of the public must enter […]
2021 elections
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Rairdon serves Ward 4 well in Westbrook
Having served Westbrook for two decades, I have come to know many dedicated public servants. One being City Councilor Gary Rairdon, who, as a lifelong resident, knows our community. His service to our community began decades ago with many organizations like Westbrook Soccer League. Serving as the Ward 4 councilor for nearly a decade and […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Is Rairdon right for Westbrook?
This past summer, I attended a Westbrook City Council meeting where one of the motions being voted on was whether or not to allow citizens to decide if they wanted to adopt ranked-choice voting in municipal elections. This was not a vote approving or disapproving ranked-choice voting. This was simply a vote to place the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Reelect Schultz to Westbrook School Committee
I encourage you to reelect Beth Schultz to the Westbrook School Committee in Ward 5 Nov. 2. Beth has spent her entire professional life in education. She has been a special education and alternative education teacher and a high school assistant principal and principal. Currently she teaches three education classes at Southern Maine Community College. […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Leong especially qualified for Scarborough board
l am wondering how the residents of Scarborough can afford not to have a special education teacher on the school board. Jenna Leong not only has a degree in early childhood education and works with learning disabled students, she has extensive experience in this area. We would be well served to have Jenna on the […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: LePage tax proposal a bad deal for most Mainers
Paul LePage kicked off his campaign for Maine governor promising to bring a reign of terror on middle- and lower-income taxpayers by eliminating the income tax. That means Maine will rely exclusively on the ultra-regressive sales tax, which taxes middle- and lower-income taxpayers at a much higher rate of their income than if the income […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham school board candidates split on mask mandate
Four newcomers are challenging two incumbents for their seats on the RSU 14 Board of Directors.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham school board candidates split on mask mandate
Four newcomers are challenging two incumbents for their seat on the RSU 14 Board of Directors.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland council candidate debate slated for Oct. 21
The South Portland Land Trust will give City Council candidates an opportunity to present their views on a wide range of environmental issues, including those related to the use of open space in the city, when it hosts a debate from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21. The debate will be held virtually and broadcast live on […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth School Board candidates vary on new schools
Seven candidates, including two incumbents, are running for three seats, meaning at least one newcomer will be elected to the board.