Last week, I met many of our local candidates running for positions in the state House of Representatives or the state Senate. Over the last five business days I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing a handful of them one-on-one over Zoom, with another seven or eight interviews lined up for later this week. Side note: […]
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Falmouth residents compete for House District 111 seat
Democrat Amy Kuhn is facing Republican Jeffrey York.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Portland legislator faces challenger for seat in Maine House
Incumbent Democratic Rep. W. Edward Crockett is running against Republican Tammy Ryan.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham Select Board candidates focused on affordable housing, recycling program controversy
Voters will elect two of the four candidates to the Bowdoinham Select Board on Nov. 8.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Local Elections
Two North Yarmouth residents vie for seat in Maine House
Former Democratic Rep. Annie Graham is running against Republican David Reed for the open seat in District 105.
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Cost of school construction projects dividing voters in southern Maine
Cumberland and North Yarmouth voters will decide a $73.9 million plan and proposals are also on the ballot in Cape Elizabeth and Gorham.
Posted inTimes Record
Candidates for new District 49 want to combat high cost of living on coast
Current District 53 Rep. Allison Hepler and Georgetown business owner Kelly James both hope to combat high housing and energy costs.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth’s contested zoning changes go to voters
A referendum to overturn rules that would have allowed an affordable housing development in the town center is on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Affordable housing work lies ahead for winning Cape Elizabeth council candidates
The three candidates vying for two seats on the Cape Elizabeth Town Council will rely on the guidance of a new committee to address the town’s affordable housing shortage, but the winners will play a key role in what action the council takes during their three-year terms. David Hughes is challenging incumbents Caitlin Jordan and […]
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Scarborough voters could boost future pay for elected officials
Scarborough residents next month will decide on seven amendments to the town charter, including pay raises for town councilors and school board members and the timing of school board elections. If approved, the pay would increase by $1,000 to to $2,500 per year. Chairpersons’ pay would go up by $1,750 to $2,750 per year. The […]