local elections 2018

Published
October 25, 2018

York County commissioner seats up for grabs

Candidates in Districts 1 and 3 all support a 24-bed detox and residential recovery center in Alfred.
Published
October 24, 2018

2 Durham candidates compete in House District 46
Published
October 23, 2018

Cumberland County DA candidates disagree at forum on best ways to tackle opioid crisis

Democrat Jon Gale and independent Jonathan Sahrbeck also discuss sexual assault cases, immigration enforcement and safe-injection sites for drug users.
Published
October 23, 2018

Senate District 22: President of Maine Education Association to face long-time house representative
Published
October 23, 2018

Candidates for at-large City Council seat have differing views of Portland

Joey Brunelle sees a lack of progress on many issues and gentrification pushing out those with moderate incomes, while incumbent Nicholas Mavodones sees a much-improved community that is now attracting national attention.

Published
October 22, 2018

Westbrook City Council, School Committee candidates unopposed

One is running for a council seat and two are running for the school committee.
Published
October 22, 2018

Judge signs protection order against DA candidate Seth Carey
Published
October 22, 2018

Homeless shelter an issue for District 1 councilor and challenger

The city has proposed building a 200-bed facility at the city-owned Barron Center.
Published
October 22, 2018

Sahrbeck faces Gale for Cumberland County DA office

A prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney are vying for the job on the November ballot.
Published
October 22, 2018

Portland City Council District 2: Two candidates differ on what issues to tackle for constituents

Challenger Jonathan Torsch emphasizes action on broader problems such as paid sick leave and the high cost of housing, while incumbent Spencer Thibodeau focuses on narrower projects to benefit the community.