Five new members were elected.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Mark Cayer elected Lewiston’s next mayor
Mark Cayer defeats Tim Lajoie by a tally of 3,237 to 2,521.
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Maine voters approve bonds, constitutional amendment
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
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Minot voters OK minimum lot size change
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 […]
Posted inFranklin, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley rejects marijuana business ordinance a second time
It’s the second time in five months it’s been turned down.
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Saco and Westbrook mayors lose in upsets while Biddeford leader wins 5th term
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.
Posted inFranklin, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal
Farmington voters approve funding to replace firetruck
By a wide margin, voters approved appropriating $800,000 to purchase a firetruck to replace Farmington Fire Rescue Department’s Engine 1.
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Kate Snyder wins heated race for Portland mayor, unseating incumbent Ethan Strimling
After taking a commanding lead, the former school board chair wins a late-night ranked-choice runoff.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Election Roundup
Maine voters approve bonds, constitutional amendment. Rangeley again votes down another effort to establish recreational marijuana businesses. Lisbon approves $7.5 million bond questions for town infrastructure improvements.