FREEPORT — Voters on Nov. 6 will decide contested races for seats on the Town Council and Regional School Unit 5 Board Directors. Town Council District 4 and at-large seats are on the ballot, along with three seats on the RSU 5 Board of Directors – two for two-year terms and a one-year seat. There are […]
local elections 2018
Political signs fall victim to contentious House District 55 race
BOWDOINHAM — Missing signs and partisan mailers are serving as a backdrop to the contentious race for House District 55, in which a familiar face squares off against a self-described non-politician. Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, will seek his sixth term overall as representative to the district, which includes Bowdoin, Bowdoinham and Richmond, against Republican Guy […]
Westbrook City Council, Ward 4: Candidates seek to balance school costs and taxes
Incumbent Gary Rairdon and challenger Isabel Mullin are also enthused about the Rock Row development as they wait to hear more details about the ambitious proposal.
Topsham House race pits incumbent against political newcomer
TOPSHAM — In her pursuit of a third term representing state House District 54, Rep. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, must defeat Topsham Fair President Leon Brillant, a Republican new to politics. Brillant, of Valla Halla Drive, joined the fair as a volunteer in 1972, becoming vice president in 2004 and then president in 2009. Owner of […]
Heather Sanborn unopposed in Maine Senate race
She just finished her first term in the House, representing District 28.
Portland incumbent runs unopposed for 4th term in House
The District 41 seat is held by Erik Jorgensen.
Incumbent has no opposition in House District 40
Rachel Talbot Ross just finished her first term.
Incumbent in Senate District 24 faces challenge from businesswoman
The seat is held by Everett ‘Brownie’ Carson, who is up against Diana Garcia.
House District 36: Former Portland mayor seeks return to Legislature as foe keeps low profile
Michael Brennan lays out an ambitious and detailed legislative agenda, and challenger Samuel Ledue says he’s been too busy to campaign.
Educator seeks open Brunswick school board seat
BRUNSWICK — The School Board will be losing a longtime member after this November’s election and gaining a member with a background in education. In District 4, newcomer Celina Harrison is running to fill the seat being vacated by Corrinne Perrault, who is ending her tenure on the School Board after 18 years. Each of the […]