local elections – Page 42 – The Portland Press Herald

Falmouth race has many faces

Town council candidates say they are fiscally conservative and one touts land conservation.

Recent changes add to activity at Congress Square park as a vote nears on making it harder to sell 60 sites.

Protect Portland Parks urges passage of a public spaces ballot question; opponents say it is really all about Congress Square Plaza.

Portland loses its bid to prevent a referendum that could complicate the Congress Square Plaza deal and make it harder to sell public spaces.

But unlike a citizens group’s referendum, the City Council’s version would allow the sale of Congress Square Plaza.

Voters will decide June 10 whether to reverse a City Council move to sell part of Congress Square Plaza.

The City Council will vote next week on alternatives to a citizens petition that could negate the sale of the controversial parcel.

The Portland City Council moves toward a June referendum on the plan even as the city fights the measure.

The Friends of Congress Square Park seek a June vote making it harder for the city to sell open spaces.

Election Day proves to be a boon to the group opposing the sale of Congress Square Plaza.