The measure, which takes effect March 1, prohibits stores from using single-use plastic bags. Paper bags are still allowed.
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Challengers win council, school board seats in Westbrook
Incumbents are unseated from the City Council and School Committee.
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John Tuttle takes Alan Walsh’s seat on Sanford City Council
The former state legislator defeats the incumbent Walsh, 1,633-1,037.
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Newcomer unseats sitting Gorham town councilor
Marla Stelk and incumbent Sherrie Benner take seats on the council.
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Anson voters OK change to tax collector’s job
In the wake of charges against the former collector, the position will now be an appointed one.
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Two newcomers win seats in Freeport
Leland Arris will be the new District 4 town councilor, winning with 50 votes; Jeremy Clough, incumbent John Morang elected to RSU 5 school board.
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Scarborough voters elect pro-school spending candidates to Town Council
Christopher Caiazzo, a sitting School Board member, and Robert Rowan, a political newcomer, win a five-way race for two three-year council terms.
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In Saco, Michaud ousts Pilon to reclaim mayor’s seat
Voters also elect new city councilors and rejected two of three bond proposals.
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Mainers approve clean election expansion and $100 million in bond issues
The changes to the Clean Election Act will provide more taxpayer funding for publicly financed candidates, while the bonds will finance senior housing and transportation projects.
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Thompson, Vendil and Seeliger win Portland school board seats
Sarah Thompson beats Paul Okot, Jenna Vendil edges Josephine Okot and Seeliger runs unopposed.