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Elections

Published
October 21, 2015

Portland teachers back Strimling for mayor

The union representing city educators backs challenger Ethan Strimling.
Published
October 21, 2015

Windham voters to decide on public works facility, council race

The new building would add an average of $56 a year to the tax bill on a $200,000 home.
Published
October 21, 2015

Four-way race will decide winners of 2 Gorham council seats

Two incumbents are facing two challengers in the town election Nov. 3.
Published
October 20, 2015

Five candidates vying for 2 contested Westbrook council seats

Also on the ballot is Gary Rairdon, who is running uncontested for re-election to his seat representing Ward 4.
Published
October 19, 2015

Ethan Strimling says chamber will back him in Portland mayoral race

The endorsement by the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce follows several others for the former state senator in his bid to unseat incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan.

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Published
October 19, 2015

Petition calls for Maine to be first state to vote by ranked choice

Supporters of the change submit 70,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's Office in an effort to put the proposal on the November 2016 ballot.
Published
October 19, 2015

Question 1 arguments: Cleaner elections or ‘welfare’ for politicians?

Voters will be asked Nov. 3 if they want to allot more public funds to candidates, and whether to identify top donors and be harder on violators.
Published
October 19, 2015

Development, middle school consolidation key issues in South Portland races

Candidates also weigh in on a proposed propane depot, seniors' needs, property taxes and municipal services.
Published
October 13, 2015

Portland mayoral candidates trade barbs in televised debate

Under attack from Mayor Michael Brennan, Ethan Strimling says he now opposes referendum efforts to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and increase protection of the city's scenic views.
Published
October 13, 2015

Candidates divided over Portland mayor’s role as city leader

The three point to differences in style and on issues such as the minimum wage and the handling of assistance to immigrants.