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Elections

Published
November 17, 2017

With crowded field in governor’s race, Maine clean elections fund could face shortfall in 2018

The fund, often tapped to balance state budgets, may need more money if enough candidates quality for public financing.
Published
November 16, 2017

Shawn Moody enlists former LePage staffers for expected run for governor

The body shop entrepreneur from Gorham joined the Republican Party last month and is planning a news conference Tuesday.
Published
November 16, 2017

Former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn files to run for governor

John Jenkins also served in the Maine Legislature and won a write-in campaign to become Auburn's mayor.
Published
November 14, 2017

Opinion podcast: How the Maine People’s Alliance is cracking the code

Editorial Page Editor Greg Kesich and columnist Bill Nemitz dig into last week’s election results with Taryn Hallweaver of the MPA, and see what’s behind the organization’s big win on Medicaid expansion.
Published
November 9, 2017

Again this year, neighborhoods off Portland peninsula carried clout in city elections

With more voters and higher turnout, the city's outlying neighborhoods, anchored by families and older residents, often call the shots.

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Published
November 7, 2017

Former city councilor Marston Lovell elected mayor of Saco

Voters also elected city councilors and authorized almost $11.75 million in spending on infrastructure.
Published
November 7, 2017

Scarborough approves $19.5 million bond for new public safety building

The proposed 53,000-square-foot building will accommodate current public safety needs and anticipate community and staffing growth through 2041, town officials said.
Published
November 7, 2017

Voters turn down measure to make Portland first Maine city to cap rents

The decision comes despite a red-hot real estate market that has made apartments unaffordable. Opponents say the initiative was a bad way to set policy, and backers say they hope their efforts lead to a solution.
Published
November 7, 2017

Portland voters approve $64.3 million plan to renovate 4 elementary schools

Voters faced dueling school renovation bond questions, with one funding the renovation of 4 elementary schools and another funding the renovation of 2 schools.
Published
November 7, 2017

Close vote kills plan to allow Portland residents to block zoning changes

The ballot question's opponents won by fewer than 1,200 votes.