South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough all have seats to be filled in the Nov. 8 election.
Election 2022
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Outside money pouring into Maine’s race for governor
Spending by outside groups trying to influence Maine’s gubernatorial election has begun in earnest, with $1.4 million spent in the first two weeks of September and much more on the way.
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After final primary losses, a wounded Republican establishment looks to November
Now comes the reckoning in New Hampshire – where all three congressional races feature vulnerable Democrats – and beyond for Republicans.
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Contested council, school board race on Nov. 8 ballot in Westbrook
Mayor Michael Foley has no opponents as he seeks a second term.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland restaurant workers rally to oppose proposal eliminating tip credit
Servers, bartenders and others at the event Tuesday voiced opposition to Question D, saying it will lead to reduced tips, increased automation and could force some restaurants to close.
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Candidates for governor set to meet on debate stage
Gov. Janet Mills, former Gov. Paul LePage and independent Sam Hunkler have committed to at least one joint debate, and there could be more.
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Trump’s PAC faces scrutiny as legal probes intensify
The Save America PAC is under new legal scrutiny after the Justice Department issued a round of grand jury subpoenas that sought information about the political action committee’s fundraising practices.
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Republican Sen. Graham introduces bill to restrict abortions nationwide
Republicans have been forced to reckon with a growing trove of data suggesting that abortion could be a decisive issue in the midterms, motivating Democratic and independent voters far more than was widely expected.
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The race for governor: This one is personal
While this is the first time their names have been on the same ballot, the enmity between Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage goes back more than a decade.
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Our View: It makes sense for us to endorse questions, not candidates
This election cycle, we’ve decided it’s better to present our perspective on the people running than to tell readers how to vote for them.