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Election 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics

York County sheriff’s race pits incumbent against retired sergeant from his department

by Matt Byrne October 26, 2018October 25, 2018

Working conditions and staff morale at the jail are among the issues in the competition between Sheriff William L. King Jr. and former deputy and corrections officer Roger B. Hicks.

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Sahrbeck faces Gale for Cumberland County DA office

by Megan Gray October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

A prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney are vying for the job on the November ballot.

Business, Local & State, Local Elections

Candidates decry national Realtors group’s unusual bid to sway Portland election

by Randy Billings October 19, 2018October 23, 2018

The National Association of Realtors Fund has spent $7,300 to support a city councilor facing a challenger who previously has advocated for rent control.

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Topsham ballot questions seek residents’ views on retail marijuana sales

by Alex Lear The Forecaster October 14, 2018October 15, 2018

The votes will inform town selectmen as they develop an ordinance that would then be decided at a town meeting next May.

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House District 52: Rematch of 2016 race pits Democratic incumbent against Republican Navy veteran

by alex lear The Forecaster October 14, 2018October 14, 2018

Jennifer DeChant and Bil Weidner want to represent Bath in the State House.

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House District 54: Two-term incumbent in Topsham faces challenge from local business owner

by Alex Lear The Forecaster October 14, 2018October 14, 2018

Denise Tepler wants to see more done on health care and the opioid problem, and Leon Brillant is focused on lower property taxes and Maine jobs for graduates.