Saco will receive $101 million in state funding to build 2 new elementary schools approved by voters Tuesday.
local elections
Hollis at a crossroad: Fast-growing York County town considers hiring its first town manager
Voters in Hollis, one of the largest towns in York County without a town manager, also will decide whether to expand the select board from 3 to 5 members.
Bath residents will decide on future of golf course, RSU 1 school budget
Bath residents will decide whether to change the land use code to allow for multifamily housing development at The Bath Golf Club.
Biddeford will elect first new mayor in 12 years
Two candidates, Martin Grohman and Susan Deschambault, are competing to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Casavant, who is not seeking reelection after 6 consecutive terms.
Portland voters soundly reject proposal to eliminate rent control cap
Portland voters opposed Question A, a proposal to ease rent control limits on landlords, 67% to 33%.
Maine cities and towns holding elections Tuesday
Local questions and municipal government races are on the ballot for Mainers across the state.
Old Orchard Beach referendum, a vote against ‘mega stores’ or extreme limit on competition?
Voters on June 13 will decide if the town should place further limits on the size of recreational marijuana stores that some say are designed to benefit only one man.
Buxton voters to choose new school board member
There’s also one contested race for the town planning board on the June 13 ballot.
Brunswick delays election after secretary of state’s denial
The Brunswick Town Council attempted to switch polling sites from the junior high school to the recreation center to avoid a conflict with the school day.
Six candidates vie for spots on inaugural Richmond school board
The special election will be held on March 7.