Say No To Rent Control spent more than $285,000 in its effort, spending $21.24 for every vote it received.
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Mainers approve transportation bond, pension fund amendment
Questions 3 and 4 on the state ballot pass easily Tuesday.
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Maine voters overwhelmingly defeat proposal for York County casino
The proposal for a $200 million resort loses by a huge margin despite a two-year campaign and $8.8 million in spending by supporters.
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Question 3 asks voters to approve $105 million bond for roads and bridges
The money would be spent on highway construction, ports, railroads and stream crossing improvements.
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Bill Nemitz: Extra! Extra! Press Herald is not endorsing Bree LaCasse
And about LaCasse’s mailer: Return to sender.
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Portland’s rent-limit ballot measure conflicts with state evictions law, critics say
They argue that it would keep landlords from quickly removing problem tenants.
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Three experienced councilors face off in Old Orchard Beach
Joseph Thornton and Jay Kelley say the body’s current makeup has been successful; former Councilor Roxanne Frenette wants to revamp sewer fees.
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Casino effort in York County fuels push to stem abuse of citizen initiative process
It’s said that the project will bring millions in tax relief and revenue, but the early winners are backers with no ties to Maine – and lawmakers are taking notice.