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RSU 56 budget fails in fourth referendum

by Marianne Hutchinson November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

The $12.79 million spending plan failed by 44 votes, 656-612.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Voters pick full slate for Lewiston School Committee

by Steve Sherlock November 5, 2019November 8, 2019

Five new members were elected.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Mark Cayer elected Lewiston’s next mayor

by Andrew Rice November 5, 2019November 8, 2019

Mark Cayer defeats Tim Lajoie by a tally of 3,237 to 2,521.

Local & State, Politics

Maine voters approve bonds, constitutional amendment

by The Associated Press November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

Mainers have approved a $105 million transportation bond proposal and a constitutional amendment that aims to ensure residents who are unable to sign their names can support citizens’ initiatives and people’s veto petitions

Lewiston-Auburn, Politics

Minot voters OK minimum lot size change

November 5, 2019November 7, 2019

MINOT — Voters Tuesday decided to reduce the minimum lot size in rural zone districts from 5 acres to 2.5 acres. Two questions were needed to make the change: one amended Section 1 of the town’s comprehensive plan, while the other amended the minimum lot size for the Rural I district in the town’s land […]

Franklin, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal

Rangeley rejects marijuana business ordinance a second time

by Donna M. Perry November 5, 2019November 8, 2019

It’s the second time in five months it’s been turned down.

Local & State, News, Politics

Saco and Westbrook mayors lose in upsets while Biddeford leader wins 5th term

by Gillian Graham November 5, 2019November 8, 2019

Mayor Alan Casavant wins a narrow victory in Biddeford; City Councilor William Doyle upsets incumbent Marston Lovell in Saco, and Michael Foley narrowly defeats incumbent Mike Sanphy in Westbrook.