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Elections

Published
June 10, 2014

Mainers head to the polls for primary, referendum elections

The highest-profile race focuses on Portland's parks – most notably Congress Square Plaza – while two sheriff's races have been unusually heated.
Published
June 9, 2014

Low voter turnout expected for Tuesday’s primary

The biggest draw will be the hotly contested 2nd Congressional District Republican and Democratic races.
Published
June 9, 2014

Compromise meets hard line in 2nd District

Democratic rabble-rouser Troy Jackson and tea party-backed Bruce Poliquin hope to defeat more established candidates in the primaries Tuesday.
Published
June 8, 2014

Maine’s 2nd District candidates make final push

Republicans Kevin Raye and Bruce Poliquin look to be in a tighter race in the congressional primaries than Democrats Troy Jackson and Emily Cain.
Published
June 7, 2014

Yarmouth council: Four seek three seats

One-term incumbents Randall Bates and Andrew Kittredge face two political newcomers.

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Published
June 7, 2014

Yarmouth to vote on higher school budget, lower tax rate

The spending increase will be offset by an additional $570,000 in state education funding and new sewer fees.
Published
June 6, 2014

Cumberland school board candidates show keen interest

Two people are competing for a seat with a one-year term and three others for seats with three-year terms.
Published
June 6, 2014

Michaud proposes anti-fraud plan

The Democrat's rivals for governor say the mechanisms for welfare oversight already exist.
Published
June 5, 2014

Election officials won’t investigate Cumberland County sheriff’s race

Sheriff Kevin Joyce alleged that his primary opponent Michael Edes coordinated with a political action committee that has spent $100,000 to influence the race.
Published
June 4, 2014

County sheriff calls for investigation into PAC’s campaign spending

Kevin Joyce asks the state ethics commission to see if the PAC coordinated with his opponent in the Democratic primary for Cumberland County sheriff.