Election
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Freeport voters ditch plastic grocery bags
FREEPORT — Voters on Tuesday banned plastic grocery bags and implemented a 5-cent fee on paper bags. The Regional School Unit 5 budget of $31 million was...
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Chebeague elects uncontested candidates, OKs budget
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Two seats on the Board of Selectmen and two on the School Committee, all of which were uncontested, were filled in Tuesday’s election. Selectman...
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Yarmouth school budget wins voters’ approval
YARMOUTH — A $23.1 million school budget, which generated unprecedented debate, was approved by a nearly 2-1 margin Tuesday. The fiscal 2017 budget, which passed 1,128-754, is...
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North Yarmouth school redevelopment proposal fails; tie vote in selectman election
NORTH YARMOUTH — A redevelopment proposal for North Yarmouth Memorial School failed by a wide margin Tuesday. Meanwhile, Anne Graham won one contested seat on...
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SAD 51 voters OK $35M budget; Cumberland elects Perfetti to board
CUMBERLAND — By a 2-1 margin Tuesday, School Administrative District 51 voters approved a $35 million budget for fiscal year 2017. Cumberland voters also elected...
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Falmouth approves school budget, Route 100 project
FALMOUTH — Voters by wide margins Tuesday approved financing the rebuilding of Route 100 in West Falmouth, and the annual School Department operating budget. Voters...
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Chipman, Dion grab Portland Democratic primaries
PORTLAND — State Rep. Benjamin Chipman was the day’s biggest winner Tuesday when parties selected nominees for the Nov. 8 general elections. Chipman trounced Dr. Charles...
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Freeport charter amendment fails due to lack of votes
FREEPORT — A charter amendment regarding petitions didn’t pass Tuesday because not enough votes were cast. Residents voted 1,091 to 168 in favor of the amendment,...
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Freeport approves RSU 5 budget
FREEPORT — The Regional School Unit 5 budget of $31 million was approved by voters in Freeport on Tuesday. The budget was approved 1,006 to 262....
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Freeport approves RSU 5 budget
FREEPORT — The Regional School Unit 5 budget of $31 million was approved by voters in Freeport on Tuesday. The budget was approved 1,006 to 262....
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Scarborough voters approve budget
SCARBOROUGH — Voters approved a $47.5 million school budget on Tuesday. Residents approved the budget 1,972 to 1,544, according to unofficial results from Town Clerk Tody...
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Freeport voters approve plastic bag ban
FREEPORT — Voters on Tuesday approved banning plastic bags and putting a five-cent fee on paper bags. The ban and fee were approved 804-501. According to...
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Brunswick voters pass school budget
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick School Department’s fiscal year 2017 budget passed at voter referendum Tuesday, 827-350. The $37.7 million budget is a 3.2 percent increase over...
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Dems nominate Dion in Senate District 28
PORTLAND — Rep. Mark Dion won the Democratic primary for the Maine Senate District 28 seat Tuesday, defeating Councilor Jill Duson and Ann Peoples in a...
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South Portland voters approve school budget
SOUTH PORTLAND — Voters approved a $47.7 million school budget Tuesday. The budget passed 861-446, according to unofficial results posted by City Clerk Emily Carrington. Residents...
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Chipman wins Democratic nomination to replace Alfond in Senate Dist. 27
PORTLAND — State Rep. Ben Chipman won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the Maine Senate District 27 seat Tuesday, defeating Dr. Charles Radis and Rep. Diane...
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Talbot Ross gets Dems nod in House District 40
PORTLAND – Rachel Talbot Ross won the Democratic primary Tuesday or the Maine House District 40 seat, defeating Herb Adams and Anna Kellar by a...
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SAD 51 voters OK nearly $35M budget, elect Perfetti to Cumberland seat
CUMBERLAND — By a 2-1 margin Tuesday, School Administrative District 51 voters approved a $35 million budget for next year. Cumberland voters elected former Town...
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North Yarmouth school redevelopment plan fails at polls
NORTH YARMOUTH — A redevelopment proposal for North Yarmouth Memorial School failed at the polls Tuesday, 968-360, according to unofficial results. Meanwhile, Anne Graham won...
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Cape Elizabeth school budget approved by voters
CAPE ELIZABETH — The $24.3 million school budget was approved by voters Tuesday night. The budget passed 778-430. According to the town website, the voter turnout...
