local elections
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2015
Ballot question raising minimum wage to $15 will affect more than Portland
Advocates say the measure is needed to address rising living costs, while opponents say it will force businesses to shrink staff or move out.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2015
Portland mayoral race: Challenger Ethan Strimling says a successful leader listens first
The runner-up in the 2011 race, up for a rematch, points to his endorsements in a stated bid 'to bring people together.'
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PublishedOctober 15, 2015
Portland mayoral race: Tom MacMillan believes in social justice, bold approaches
The special ed technician has been active on city issues such as the minimum wage, housing conditions, recreational marijuana, Congress Square Park and more.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2015
Maine Republican Party jumps into Lewiston mayor’s race with attack on challenger
The move brings partisan conflict to the surface in a race where Mayor Robert Macdonald and his main opponent, Ben Chin, are running in a nominally nonpartisan election.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2015
Portland mayoral race: Incumbent Michael Brennan says he’s one man, trying to make a difference
Although he has clashed with the City Council, the Democrat has built on successes in an era of in-city and statewide challenges.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2015
Five former Portland mayors endorse Ethan Strimling
The group includes former U.S. Rep. Tom Allen, as well as Republican Cheryl Leeman.
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