Several residents contacted the department after they said people canvassing neighborhoods asked them to fill out forms to receive one, but absentee ballots can be obtained only by calling or going to Town Hall.
Election 2018
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With election looming, candidates for governor debate transmission line, non-citizen voting rights
All four expressed concern about Central Maine Power Co.’s plan to run a 145-mile power line through the mountains of western Maine.
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Cumberland County DA candidates disagree at forum on best ways to tackle opioid crisis
Democrat Jon Gale and independent Jonathan Sahrbeck also discuss sexual assault cases, immigration enforcement and safe-injection sites for drug users.
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What you need to know about the 5 questions on the Nov. 6 Maine ballot
Question 1 would increase taxes to pay for home health care workers; the others are bond issues.
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Poliquin indicates he might challenge ranked-choice results if he doesn’t win
The other 2nd District candidates say they will accept the outcome, but the incumbent passes up a chance to rule out a legal challenge if he loses Nov. 6.
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Judge orders candidate for district attorney to stay away from woman who says she fears for her safety
The temporary ruling bars Seth Carey from having any contact with his ex-girlfriend, who lives in Auburn.
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Front-runner King attacked from right and left during 1st debate in U.S. Senate race
The independent incumbent’s challengers, Republican Eric Brakey and Democrat Zak Ringelstein, team up to cast the independent as lacking in leadership.
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Moody camp doubts poll showing Mills with 8-point lead in race for governor
The online poll has the Democrat leading her Republican opponent, but his campaign dismisses the results because the pollsters have strong ties to the Maine Democratic Party.
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Voters will decide on borrowing $30 million for Maine sewers
The bond package would be used to build new wastewater plants and fix malfunctioning private systems in Maine.
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Where the candidates stand on transportation funds
Gubernatorial candidates are asked how they plan to overcome a structural gap in the state’s highway capital budget.