Should the ballot question fail, the museum will need to dramatically scale back its plans.
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Sides at pot legalization forum debate whether referendum would allow use by children
The attorney general’s position that Question 1 repeals laws against possession by juveniles has become a central issue in the marijuana campaign.
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Clinton holds clear advantage in new battleground polls
The results underscore the importance for Trump of Wednesday’s final presidential debate.
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Stop whining, Obama tells Trump
The president harshly criticizes the Republican nominee for insisting the presidential election is rigged.
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Write-in candidate enters non-race for District 1 school board seat in South Portland
With no one running for the position, Jennifer Kirk, a lifelong city resident who has worked with children for decades, steps forward to fill the void.
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Trump wrongly insists voter fraud is ‘very, very common’
He doubles down on his widely condemned attempts to undermine the election’s outcome, which are unprecedented in modern presidential politics.
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Tension over residential development shapes Westbrook mayor’s race
But the field, including an Army veteran, a retired policeman, a USM professor and a restaurateur, offers diverse priorities.
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Westbrook residents will vote on $27 million bond for schools
The vote Nov. 8 will be preceded by a series of community meetings this month.
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Westbrook at-large council candidates back moratorium on development
Residents have pushed for a 180-day stay on building permits for developments of 10 housing units or more.
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Westbrook School Committee races uncontested
Two incumbents are unopposed for reelection to the school board.