local elections
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PublishedOctober 7, 2021
Climate change, racial equity among the issues in Portland’s District 2 race
A political newcomer is taking on a longtime Portland resident and former elected official for a seat on the Portland City Council representing the West End and Parkside.
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PublishedMay 26, 2021
Three set sights on Raymond Board of Selectmen seat
Joseph Bruno, Dana Desjardins and Abigail Geer are running for a three-year term on the Raymond select board.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2020
City says it won’t enforce emergency wage for Portland workers until 2022
Officials' interpretation of the minimum wage ordinance approved by 62% of voters last week runs contrary to organizers' intent, their attorney says.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2020
Portland activists request recount on short-term rental referendum
Question E on Portland's municipal ballot, which would prohibit non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, lost by only 222 votes, only proposal defeated by voters on Nov. 3.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2020
City questioning whether new minimum wage takes effect in December as expected
The confusion about whether it takes effect next month or in January 2022 stems from the wording of the ordinance.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2020
Mixed reactions to passage of rent control in Portland
A similar measure was soundly rejected 3 years ago, but on Tuesday 58% of voters supported the change. Still, critics say it won't help affordable housing.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2020
Portland voters fill three school board seats, one by ranked-choice runoff
Yusuf Yusuf won a three-way race for an at-large seat with 55 percent of the vote.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2020
Portland voters pass $15 minimum wage, rent control and more
The only citizen referendum rejected by the voters was one that would have further restricted short-term rentals in the city.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2020
Half of Maine’s voters have cast absentee ballots. Now Election Day voters get their turn.
An election marked by a deadly pandemic, deep polarization and record-setting absentee voting will come to a close Tuesday, but some races may not be decided for days.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2020
Two seek Cape Elizabeth seat in Maine House
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