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Waterfront developer, neighbors pour money into Portland scenic views referendum

As the election draws near, those whose properties could be affected by Question 2 step up their activity.

The group cites his leadership at LearningWorks, which helps immigrant families learn English and other skills.

Green party leader Tom MacMillan says Strimling has received more than a third of his campaign contributions from real estate interests.

Since no one filed to replace the District 4 councilor, write-in votes will decide who gets that position.

Backers of the initiative to establish a $15 minimum wage in the city have no money, but an outside group is paying for ads.

The line of attack by Michael Brennan and Tom MacMillan suggests that Ethan Strimling may be the front-runner.

An anonymous Facebook post targeting Mayor Alan Casavant with explicit sexual references draws condemnation from Casavant and his challenger.

John Bird is running against councilors Joseph Thornton and Jay Kelley.

Voters will elect two councilors to serve three-year terms and one councilor for a one-year term.

The winner will succeed Rep. Mike Shaw, who moved out of the district representing part of Standish.