The municipal and state of Maine elections are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. This year Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Voting will take place on Election Day at the Scarborough High School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting by absentee ballot was available in person […]
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Today’s the last day for most Maine residents to vote early or request an absentee ballot
Voters may still request an absentee ballot after Thursday, but they would need to have special circumstances such as an unexpected hospitalization.
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Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick ballot update: Meet the write-in candidate
The race for a seat on Brunswick City Council underwent changes mid-October when District 3 candidate Mary McNulty dropped out of the race and Brunswick resident Chris Teel declared a write-in campaign to vie for the at-large seat.
Posted inElection 2024, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Advocates for Portland’s homeless convene forum of City Council candidates
The forums, facilitated by the advocacy group Homeless Voices for Justice, served as a platform for constituents with experience in homelessness to engage with candidates for Portland City Council.
Posted inTimes Record
Mid-Coast Retired Educators hosts local candidates lunch
Members of the Mid-Coast Retired Educators Association recently hosted a meet-and-greet luncheon at the Topsham Library along with local State House candidates. Rep. Allison Hepler, Suzanne Andresen, Rep. Daniel Ankeles, Denise Tepler, Rep. Sally Cluchey and Rafael Macias chatted with members, each giving a brief talk about their backgrounds, information concerning the position they are […]
Posted inTimes Record
Candidates face off to represent Brunswick’s House District 100
Rep. Dan Ankeles and challenger Ivon H. Prescott Jr. highlighted concerns of housing costs, taxes and how they would address the disastrous Aug. 19 spill at Brunswick Landing.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Turf field draws debate in South Portland school bonds
The upcoming ballot question includes $12.3 million for a new athletic complex at the high school, including a controversial turf field. Some residents are concerned about health and safety, as well as environmental effects.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough voters consider $6M land bond question
Some proponents say adding to the fund, and subsequently conserving land, can help combat the town’s rapid growth of development.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Six candidates vie for three Cape Elizabeth council seats
David Andrews, David Hughes, Tim Reiniger, Jonathan Sahrbeck, Elizabeth Scifres and Andrew Swayze are vying for the three open seats.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Scarborough Leader
Managing growth is a priority for Scarborough Town Council candidates
Scott Doherty, Cory Fellows and Crescencia Maurer are vying for the seats of Donald Hamill and Nick McGee, who are not running for reelection.