local elections

Published
October 16, 2020

What is the hotly contested Green New Deal for Portland? Here’s the proposal

Despite its name, the question on Portland's ballot is unrelated to the national Green New Deal reform package pushed by progressive leaders such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.
Published
October 15, 2020

Experienced legislator challenges incumbent in Senate District 32 race

Three-term Sen. Susan Deschambault and former state Rep. Robert Daigle are running to represent the district that includes Biddeford and 5 surrounding towns.
Published
October 15, 2020

Two candidates in race for open Brunswick House seat

Democrat Poppy Arford and Green Independent Fred Horch are competing for the seat currently held by Matthea Daughtry.
Published
October 15, 2020

Ballot measure would reduce short-term rentals, increase penalties in Portland

Question E on the Portland ballot would eliminate nonowner-occupied and tenant-occupied short-term rentals in the city and increase registration fees from $100 for the first unit to $1,000 for each unit.
Published
October 14, 2020

Four-way race for three seats on Gorham school committee