HARPSWELL — Incumbent state Rep. Joyce “Jay” McCreight, D-Harpswell, is being challenged in November by first-time candidate Sean Hall, a Republican from Harpswell, in the race for House District 51. McCreight was elected in 2014 to represent the district, which covers Harpswell, West Bath and a small part of Brunswick. Hall works as a firefighter and […]
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2 Bath candidates square off again in House District 52 rematch
BATH — To secure a fourth and final term representing House District 52 in Augusta, Rep. Jennifer DeChant, D-Bath, must fend off a second challenge from Republican Bil Weidner. Weidner, of Washington Street, is a U.S. Navy veteran who served on a destroyer built in Bath. He is a member of VFW Post 7738, and […]
Commentary: Maine needs a governor who makes decisions based on evidence, empathy
Attorney General Janet Mills will be that governor, representing Maine at its best.
Our Endorsement: Questions 4 and 5 are part of effort to help build Maine’s workforce
Approval of the bonds would fund investment in education in key fields in the UMaine System and community college campuses.
York County treasurer: Two candidates seek position that voters might eliminate
Democrat Bob Mills of Biddeford and Republican Bradford Littlefield of Sanford hope to replace the current treasurer, but voters are also being asked whether to abolish the elected position.
York County sheriff’s race pits incumbent against retired sergeant from his department
Working conditions and staff morale at the jail are among the issues in the competition between Sheriff William L. King Jr. and former deputy and corrections officer Roger B. Hicks.
Two running for York County register of deeds
Republican Michael Provencher and Democrat Nancy Hammond are looking to fill the position now held by retiring Democrat Debra Anderson.
Front-runners in governor’s race outline differences on drug crisis
Republican Shawn Moody and Democrat Janet Mills, as well as independents Terry Hayes and Alan Caron, also take on abortion and health care as they debate for the second time this week.
York County commissioner seats up for grabs
Candidates in Districts 1 and 3 all support a 24-bed detox and residential recovery center in Alfred.
Trump tweets his endorsement of Poliquin for Congress
The Republican congressman is locked in a close race with the Democrat, Jared Golden, in the 2nd District.