ANDOVER — Selectman Justin Thacker was reelected Tuesday with 79 votes for another three years, Town Clerk Melinda Averill said in a text message. There were six write-in votes, she said. Eighty-five voters cast ballots. Thacker was elected in February to fill the seat held by Jeff Elkie, who resigned in November. School board representatives […]
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MSAD 58 voters approve $11.5 million budget
KINGFIELD — Maine School Administrative 58 residents voted Tuesday to approve a $11.5 million budget, 150-72. Residents in all four district towns passed the budget: Avon, 20-7; Strong, 51-23; Phillips, 41-28; and Kingfield, 38-14. The biggest increase in the budget is the return of eight teaching positions and a half-time nurse position from the final […]
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School budget votes: Gorham says ‘no,’ Portland and South Portland say ‘yes’
Other communities in Greater Portland appeared to show support for school budgets according to preliminary reports.
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Portland voters soundly reject proposal to eliminate rent control cap
Portland voters opposed Question A, a proposal to ease rent control limits on landlords, 67% to 33%.
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Maine cities and towns holding elections Tuesday
Local questions and municipal government races are on the ballot for Mainers across the state.