House District 137 incumbent Nathan Carlow garnered 2,276 votes, to Elizabeth Gleason’s 1,629. For House District 138, incumbent Mark Blier led with 696 votes, Michael McKinney had 329 and Michael Barden, 141.
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Voters pass Gorham schools upgrades; reject tennis courts question
The total cost of the school upgrades project, including interest, is set to be $12.7 million over 20 years.
Kennebunk voters reject town charter revision
Kennebunk voters rejected a town charter revision on Tuesday. The vote was 5,078 against, or 65%, and 2,740 in favor (35%). The charter revision would have changed the town’s form of government from select board to town council. The Kennebunk Charter Commission presented its final report to the select board on Aug. 6, recommending a […]
Old Orchard Beach voters approve mobile home rent control ordinance
The voter-approved ordinance will ensure lot rents for mobile home park residents can only increase by 5% yearly, except under special circumstances.
South Portland rejects $12.3 million high school athletic complex
A $3 million bond for safety upgrades at the elementary schools and a $1 million bond for infrastructure improvements across the district both passed.
Cape Elizabeth rejects $94.7 million school project
The 51% to 49% vote against underscores how divisive the new school debate has been in town in recent years.
New District 47 legislator elected
Unofficial results indicate that Wayne Farrin has been elected replace Ed Polewarczyk in the Maine House of Representatives.
Stover reelected to represent Boothbay-area House district
Unofficial results indicate that Holly Stover has been reelected to the Maine House of Representatives.
Golek reelected to represent District 99 in Maine House
Unofficial results indicate that Cheryl Golek has been reelected to the Maine House of Representatives.
Mattie Daughtry to return to Maine Senate
Voters are sending Sen. Mattie Daughtry (D-Brunswick) back to the Maine Senate to represent District 23, which encompasses several Midcoast towns in Cumberland County. According to unofficial results early Wednesday morning, Daughtry received more than 18,000 votes, beating her opponent, Michael Lawler (R), who garnered 8,000 votes. This term will mark Daughtry’s third as a […]