local elections 2017
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PublishedNovember 7, 2017
Jill Duson fends off challengers in costly Portland council race
The veteran city councilor overcomes challenges from Joey Brunelle and Bree LaCasse and keeps her at-large seat.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2017
Maine becomes first state to approve Medicaid expansion by popular vote
With 90 percent of the ballots counted, the proposal to expand Medicaid to 70,000 Mainers had 59 percent of the vote.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2017
Charts: Early-voting statistics for the 2017 election
More than 50,000 early-voting ballots were cast prior to Election Day – nearly half of them from registered Democrats.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2017
Turnout higher than expected as high-profile ballot questions draw Mainers to the polls
Among the factors driving people to the polls was a desire to weigh in on health care in Maine.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2017
Saco voters to decide on $11.75 million in borrowing
The city is proposing 3 infrastructure projects, including a new public works facility.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2017
Maine’s off-year election Tuesday is busier than usual
Voters will decide a York County casino question, a merger of two cities, and Medicaid expansion.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2017
Portland’s rent-limit ballot measure conflicts with state evictions law, critics say
They argue that it would keep landlords from quickly removing problem tenants.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2017
Three running for two Freeport seats on RSU 5 school board
The three Town Council candidates are running unopposed.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2017
Two incumbents face challenger in race for Topsham Select Board
Ruth Lyons and Dave Douglass are running for re-election, while John Graham is back after an unsuccessful try last year.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2017
Affordable housing agencies warn against Portland rent control proposal
They say passing Question 1 could make it more difficult for prospective low-income tenants.