Scarborough voters to choose 4 town councilors
Oct 27, 2011 10:30 am
SCARBOROUGH — Incumbent Town Councilors Karen D'Andrea and Richard Sullivan Jr. are opposed by first-time candidates Paul Andriulli and James Benedict in the Nov. 8 election for three, three-year seats on the Town Council.
Incumbent Councilor Ronald Ahlquist is running against Planning Board member Kerry Corthell to complete the final two years of the three-year term of Councilor Michael Wood, who is resigning.
3 Freeport council incumbents face challengers
Oct 25, 2011 3:10 pm
FREEPORT — Voters will choose representatives for District 2, District 3 and an at-large seat in the Nov. 8 Town Council elections.
The District 2 seat is held by incumbent Councilor Eric Pandora of Birch Point Road. He is challenged by newcomer Katherine Arno of Pleasant Hill Road. The district includes the northeast section of town.
Incumbent Councilor Joe Migliaccio of Vin Mar Lane represents District 3, the South Freeport area to the Yarmouth border. He is challenged by Kristina Egan of Weston Point.
Cumberland County Civic Center losing money as bond question looms
Oct 25, 2011 9:40 am
PORTLAND — Cumberland County voters will be asked Nov. 8 to approve borrowing $33 million to renovate the Cumberland County Civic Center.
The 34-year-old Spring Street building hosts concerts, shows, conferences and the Portland Pirates professional hockey team.
The total cost of the 25-year bond, including interest, is estimated at $55 million.
Portland's mayoral candidates (at least some of them) rank each other
Oct 25, 2011 8:50 am
PORTLAND — One question in our series of interviews with the city's mayoral candidates proved to be the most difficult for many of the candidates – especially the perceived front-runners.
We asked them who they will rank as their second, third and fourth choices on their own ballots.
Picking Portland's mayor: What the candidates say they'll do on Day 1
Oct 25, 2011 8:50 am
Photo gallery by Natalie Conn/The Sunday Best
Last in a seven-part series on where Portland's mayoral candidates stand on issues facing the city.
PORTLAND — Candidates to be the city's first popularly elected mayor in 88 years have all said it's important to sit down with the stakeholders to begin working towards positive change in the city.
This week, the candidates were asked why they are best positioned for the job and what they'd do on Day 1.
Uncontested elections fill South Portland ballot
Oct 20, 2011 8:40 am
SOUTH PORTLAND — Six candidates. Six uncontested elections.
It's a breezy election year, where the winning city councilors and School Board members will likely take office without debates or competition.
Incumbents occupy most of the city ballot. The others candidates are not exactly unknown names, either.
Barring an unannounced, successful write-in campaign, here's a look at who the winners will be on Nov. 8.
City Council, District 1
Incumbent City Councilor Thomas Coward is seeking a second term.
3 compete for at-large seat on Brunswick Town Council
Oct 19, 2011 9:30 am
BRUNSWICK — Two former School Board members are challenging the current District 7 town councilor in a three-way race for an at-large seat on the Town Council.
Benet Pols, who is finishing his first term as the District 7 councilor, Byron Watson, who served on the School Board from 2007-2010, and William Dana, who served on the board from 2000-2008, are vying for the council seat being vacated by Councilor Debbie Atwood.
Incumbent District 5 Councilor Gerald Favreau is unopposed for re-election. He is seeking a third three-year term.
Cumberland County District 3 commissioner candidates oppose Civic Center bond
Oct 18, 2011 11:00 am
BRUNSWICK — Two candidates are competing to be the county commissioner in Cumberland County's new District 3, a seat created when the County Charter was approved last year and expanded the districts from three to five.
Mark Grover of Gray and Stephen Gorden of North Yarmouth discussed issues facing the county during an Oct. 13 candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Maine.
Picking Portland's mayor: The candidates on the budget, taxes and education
Oct 18, 2011 10:00 am
Sixth in a weekly series on where Portland's mayoral candidates stand on issues facing the city.
PORTLAND — The mayor, who will be chosen Nov. 8 by voters rather than appointed by the City Council, will be in a position to shape the city budget.
The popularly elected mayor may claim a special mandate to fund new programs through city spending, and can offer a budget message alongside the city manager.
'Risky bet'? Question 2 would add 2 racinos in Maine, create opportunity in Scarborough
Oct 18, 2011 9:20 am
SCARBOROUGH — Supporters say it would be a boon to the economy and the tradition of harness racing in Maine. Opponents say it would make its owners a fortune, but have a negative effect on local economies.
Either way, officials in Scarborough say Question 2 on the Nov. 8 ballot could create a great opportunity to redevelop prime property along Interstate 95 and Route 1.