Candidates in Districts 1 and 3 all support a 24-bed detox and residential recovery center in Alfred.
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2 Durham candidates compete in House District 46
DURHAM — A political newcomer is challenging a two-term incumbent for the Maine House District 46 seat. Voters in the district that covers the rural communities of North Yarmouth, Durham and part of Pownal will have a choice between Rep. Paul Chace, a Republican, and Democrat Braden Sharpe. Paul Chace Chace said he is seeking re-election […]
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Cumberland County DA candidates disagree at forum on best ways to tackle opioid crisis
Democrat Jon Gale and independent Jonathan Sahrbeck also discuss sexual assault cases, immigration enforcement and safe-injection sites for drug users.
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Senate District 22: President of Maine Education Association to face long-time house representative
BRUNSWICK — Two aspiring newcomers to the Maine Senate are facing off to replace Majority Leader Garrett Mason, representing Maine Senate District 22. Lois Kilby-Chesley, a Democrat and former president of the Maine Education Association is up against Rep. Jeff Timberlake, a Republican serving House District 75 whose term as a representative is set to […]
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Candidates for at-large City Council seat have differing views of Portland
Joey Brunelle sees a lack of progress on many issues and gentrification pushing out those with moderate incomes, while incumbent Nicholas Mavodones sees a much-improved community that is now attracting national attention.
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Westbrook City Council, School Committee candidates unopposed
One is running for a council seat and two are running for the school committee.
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Judge signs protection order against DA candidate Seth Carey
LEWISTON — A judge issued an order against Seth Carey, a suspended attorney and Republican candidate for district attorney, barring him from having any contact with a woman who claimed to be his ex-girlfriend. The Auburn woman filed a protection from abuse order against Carey last week, accusing him of stalking her by parking in […]
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Homeless shelter an issue for District 1 councilor and challenger
The city has proposed building a 200-bed facility at the city-owned Barron Center.
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Sahrbeck faces Gale for Cumberland County DA office
A prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney are vying for the job on the November ballot.
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Portland City Council District 2: Two candidates differ on what issues to tackle for constituents
Challenger Jonathan Torsch emphasizes action on broader problems such as paid sick leave and the high cost of housing, while incumbent Spencer Thibodeau focuses on narrower projects to benefit the community.