PORTLAND — Absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 election are now available. Ballots can be requested through the city clerk’s office in room 203 at City Hall. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, individuals wishing to vote absentee in person can do so in the State of Maine Room on the second floor of City Hall Monday […]
local elections 2019
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
S. Portland asking residents to approve $71.5M for new school, traffic improvements
The middle school project would cost $69.3 million, but receive $59.2 million in state funding; $2.3 million would go toward traffic improvements.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Give Portland’s mayor a chance to make the job work
Voters want a leader for our city, but the City Council and the city manager don’t want to give up power.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Councilors Duson and Ray: Thibodeau will bring new energy, approach to mayor’s job
He has the right experience to collaborate with the City Council and city staff to deliver real results for Portland voters.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland nomination papers available for November elections
Four potential challengers already in the hunt to unseat Mayor Ethan Strimling.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections
Democrat wins special election in House District 45
Stephen Moriarty will replace Dale Denno for the seat representing Cumberland and part of Gray.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Kennebunk voters give overwhelming approval to ban on balloon releases
The ordinance was championed by a local teenager who cites the impact balloons have on sea life when they end up in the ocean.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Maine votes: See local election results
Communities across Maine voted Tuesday on school budgets. Some elected local office holders or decided on new ordinance or spending projects. One special election was held to fill a vacant seat in the state Legislature. Here is a breakdown of local election results in southern and midcoast Maine. Results of school budget votes in multi-town […]
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Voters to decide on school budgets, local issues Tuesday
Voters in Cumberland also will be filling a vacant House seat, while Kennebunk will decide on an ordinance banning the intentional release of balloons, a measure aimed at protecting wildlife.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Schools and Education
Old Orchard Beach voters asked to approve $15 million school budget
The proposed school budget is 6.6% higher than the current budget.