Party affiliation: Democrat Social media accounts: N/A Occupation: Maine District Court Judge, Retired Education: Hobart College, Bachelor of Arts, 1969; U. Me. School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1974. Community Organizations: Brunswick School Board 1994-1999 (Chair 2 years); Brunswick Town Council 2005; Operation Game Thief, Board of Director Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Trap Committee, Scarborough Fish […]
local elections 2018
Durham seeks residents’ input on marijuana establishments
On Nov. 6, voters will be asked four nonbinding questions.
Candidates decry national Realtors group’s unusual bid to sway Portland election
The National Association of Realtors Fund has spent $7,300 to support a city councilor facing a challenger who previously has advocated for rent control.
Five residents running for 3 seats on Cape Elizabeth council
They offer views on local issues such as Fort Williams parking fees and open space.
House District 53: UMF professor back for vying for seat held by incumbent hoping for third term
BRUNSWICK — Two-term Republican incumbent and builder Jeff Pierce of Dresden is trying to defend his seat in the Maine House of Representatives from Democratic challenger and college professor Allison Hepler of Woolwich. The contentious race will determine who gets to represent District 53, which includes Arrowsic, Dresden, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Woolwich and part of Richmond. […]
3 seek 1-year Freeport term on RSU 5 board
FREEPORT — Three candidates are competing for a one-year term on the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors.. The vacancy, created by the resignation effective Nov. 7 of Sarah Woodard, has attracted Christopher Grimm, Tiffany Jones and Maura Pillsbury. Terms are also expiring for board members Jeremy Clough and John Morang. Both are running uncontested […]
Freeport councilor-at-large race draws incumbent, neophyte
FREEPORT — Incumbent Leland Arris Jr., bidding to become an at-large town councilor, is challenged in November by first-time candidate Tawni Whitney. The seat is being vacated by Councilor Melanie Sachs, who announced in July that she wouldn’t be seeking re-election after two terms on the council. Running uncontested to fill Arris’ District 4 seat, which […]
Falmouth library asking voters for an extra $500,000 to finish expansion work
The money would cover cost overruns in the project to enlarge the facility to 18,000 square feet and provide a separate youth services wing and reading room.
Westbrook City Council: Democrat seeks return as opponent offers different point of view
Michael Foley and Republican Deb Shangraw, who have long been active in city issues, are seeking an at-large seat.
2 vie to replace Cumberland County D.A. Anderson
PORTLAND — After 28 years, Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson is retiring. Criminal defense attorney Jon Gale, a Democrat, and Cumberland County Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck are seeking to replace Anderson. Sahrbeck is running independently. Republican Randall Bates, a former Yarmouth Town Councilor, withdrew from the race on Sept. 26. The district attorney serves […]
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