Portland voters opposed Question A, a proposal to ease rent control limits on landlords, 67% to 33%.

On an average home assessed at $400,000, the annual tax bill would have increased by $564. Some say that's too much for the small town, especially for those on fixed incomes.

Other communities in Greater Portland appeared to show support for school budgets according to preliminary reports.

The size of adult-use marijuana stores in Old Orchard Beach will now have stricter limits than the ones originally put in place by the town council.

After months of uncertainty, voters support giving the Hollis Center Public Library $35,150 to help cover its annual operating costs.

'The results in Maine are proof positive that focusing on pre-Election Day voting will be critical to delivering Republican victories in 2024,' the Republican National Committee said.

Voters in Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg and Arrowsic approved the budget, which will have about a 3.5% property tax impact.

The school budget was approved by a vote of 776-168, and the special municipal referendum passed 768-172.

Maine School Administrative District 17 construction projects get funding approval.

Voters approved the budget at the polls on Tuesday.

Robert Hand and Heather Henley win seats on the Select Board, while Erin Hinkley edges Jennifer Lowell for a seat on the RSU 10 board.

Paris and Norway voters also support MSAD 17 budget, bonds

Selectwoman Carole Robbins retained her seat on the select board for another three-year term with 59 votes while Brian Keene filled the other three-year term for selectman with 61 votes. Both ran unopposed.