Election 2023 – Page 6 – The Portland Press Herald

Cape Elizabeth School Board candidates agree on need for more taxpayer input

by Drew Johnson October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Two challengers for the two incumbents’ seats say the rejected school project proposal last November failed to get input from taxpayers.

Business, Election 2023, Politics

Loss of property tax looms over mayors’ Question 3 concerns

by Stephen Singer October 25, 2023November 7, 2023

The mayors of nine cities say they fear losing property taxes if Question 3 passes, despite language in the enabling legislation that should prevent that from happening.

Business, Election 2023, Local & State, Politics

Carmakers taking away the keys? Right to repair referendum a question of access

by Kay Neufeld October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Technology continues to evolve in new cars with computerized systems controlling every facet of a vehicle’s operation. Who can access that digital data is at the root of Question 4.

Election 2023, Local & State, Politics

Former state lawmakers hope to become Biddeford’s next mayor

by Gillian Graham October 23, 2023October 22, 2023

Susan Deschambault and Martin Grohman are running to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Casavant, who decided not to run for reelection after six consecutive terms.

Business, Election 2023, Politics

Public power question sharpens voters’ concerns about what’s at stake

by Stephen Singer October 22, 2023October 22, 2023

A proposal to take over the state’s two investor-owned utilities raises worries about reliability, politics, workers’ rights, lawsuits and costs. Some are still in the dark.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Yes on Question 4 to preserve Maine’s right to repair our vehicles

by The Editorial Board October 22, 2023October 21, 2023

That most important relationship – between a Mainer and their mechanic – could be put in peril.

Election 2023, Local & State, Politics

At-large candidates for Portland school board seat look to increase student voices, funding

by Lana Cohen October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Usira Ali, a medical assistant with her sights set on medical school, and Austin Sims, a soon-to-be stay at home dad with a past career in tech and a history of political organizing, are running for an at-large seat.