Local elections 2018

Published
October 29, 2018

Misconduct allegations lead Democrat Jon Gale to drop out of Cumberland County district attorney race

Gale admits to past extramarital affairs, but denies the accusations of sexual misconduct that the Maine Democratic Party cited when it asked him to withdraw.
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October 29, 2018

Scarborough school board candidates weigh in on superintendent, proficiency-based education

Almost all have concerns about Julie Kukenberger's performance during the past year, and about adoption of a controversial model and grading system.
Published
October 29, 2018

Mavodones has 6-1 fundraising advantage in Portland City Council race

Reports filed Friday give voters their first comprehensive look at campaign finances in City Council and School Board races.
Published
October 27, 2018

York County district attorney: Two-term Democrat, independent squaring off

The winner will lead the second busiest prosecutorial district in the state, which handled over 9,000 criminal cases in 2017.
Published
October 26, 2018

Brunswick town council race may be the most civil politics you see this year

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October 26, 2018

EMT challenges Harpswell’s McCreight in House District 51
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October 26, 2018

2 Bath candidates square off again in House District 52 rematch
Published
October 26, 2018

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.
Published
October 26, 2018

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.
Published
October 25, 2018

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.