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Portland businesses cheer voters’ rejection of $15 minimum wage

by Edward D. Murphy November 3, 2015January 4, 2016

The proposal to make Portland’s minimum wage twice as much as the state minimum met resistance from the business community and got just 42 percent of the vote.

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Brennan unseated by Strimling after one term as Portland mayor

by Randy Billings November 3, 2015January 4, 2016

Ethan Strimling, who lost the 2011 mayoral race to Michael Brennan, wins a three-way race by nearly 2,300 votes and gets the majority vote needed to avoid an instant runoff.

Local Elections

Voters go to the polls in southern Maine: A gallery

November 3, 2015

In an off-year election, local candidates and local referendums draw residents to cast their ballots.

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Polls close after steady stream of activity in Portland

by From Staff Reports November 3, 2015November 3, 2015

Voters were drawn by a mayoral race and two contentious city referendum questions.

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Without a majority vote, Lewiston’s mayoral race goes to a runoff

by Eric Russell and Steve Mistler November 3, 2015November 4, 2015

Challenger Ben Chin and Mayor Robert Macdonald finish first and second, respectively, in a field of five candidates, but neither one gets more than 50 percent of the vote.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Videotaping of signature-gathering at Maine polls raises intimidation concerns

by David Hench November 3, 2015November 4, 2015

A group with gun rights ties says it was recording to ensure a fair petition process. Some voters and signature-gatherers complain, but the state says it’s not illegal.