The mayor’s role is part time, and the city’s Charter Review Committee decided in 2021 to keep it that way.
J. Craig Anderson
J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
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Does Maine have one of the highest property tax burdens in the US? | Fact brief
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles has repeated the claim multiple times throughout the 2026 campaign.
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Does 90% of Canada’s population live within 100 miles of the US border? | Fact brief
Most people live closer to the United States, but Canada also features several major metropolitan areas farther north.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did a Maine lobsterman turn down a $15 million offer to build a data center on his Down East property? | Fact brief
A viral Facebook claim appears to be a fictionalized retelling of a real Pennsylvania case.
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Are 1 in 7 Maine homes vacant at least part of the year? | Fact brief
Maine is the state with the highest share of homes that are vacant for seasonal, recreational or occasional use, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Does Canada’s economy rely on Maine more than Maine’s relies on Canada? | Fact brief
Vice President JD Vance made the claim during a recent visit to Maine.
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Are there any dangerous snakes in Maine? | Fact brief
Wildlife officials recognize 9 snake species that are native to Maine.
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Was Lewiston named New England’s No. 1 place to retire? | Fact brief
Maine’s 2nd-most populous city did land on a recent list of best places to retire in New England.
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Does Maine have one of the highest homeownership rates in the US? | Fact brief
Despite high rates of homeownership, housing affordability remains a major issue.
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Do two-thirds of Maine potatoes end up in processed foods? | Fact brief
Maine harvested about 1.74 billion pounds of potatoes in 2025, according to USDA statistics.