The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics could assess up to $240,000 in fines for the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee, but staff are recommending a levy of $50,000.
Election 2023
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
‘We have to get stuff done.’ Portland’s next mayor wants to move fast.
Mark Dion says people think Portland’s leaders don’t get things done. He’s making plans to crack down on homelessness and is working to build cohesion before he takes office Dec. 4.
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Posted inElection 2023, Nation & World, News, Politics
Local election workers receive fentanyl-laced letters
Threatening letters, some including fentanyl, have been sent to local election offices in at least 5 states.
Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Tuesday’s runoff election is Lewiston’s first since 2017
A Charter Review Committee discussed Lewiston’s runoff system and the possibility of using ranked choice voting in 2021, but ultimately did not recommend a change.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Politics
Even though it’s passed, the future of Maine’s new Automotive Right to Repair law is still uncertain
Massachusetts’ own referendum, from 2020, points to a future where Maine’s right to repair law is still not a guarantee.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Anderson, Thompson head to Town Council in Cape Elizabeth
Jennifer McVeigh and Cynthia Voltz will return to their seats on the School Board.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cohen, Coleman elected to South Portland City Council
Voters choose Claire Holman, Jennifer Ryan and Rosemarie De Angelis for the School Board in Tuesday’s elections.
Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Major upsets in Lewiston and Auburn elections signal big changes for Twin Cities
Even with a looming mayoral runoff election in Lewiston between Carl Sheline and Jon Connor, the elections in Lewiston and Auburn on Tuesday signaled that voters sought change in both cities.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Voters choose Anderson, Caterina and Cushing for Scarborough Town Council
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s election was 55%.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Govoni, Kellner win Windham-Raymond school board seats
Windham residents also endorse a citizen-initiated recall ordinance for elected officials.