But their solutions – for teacher wages, staffing shortages, skyrocketing costs and institutional reforms – are varied.
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York County sheriff’s race pits incumbent against retired sergeant from his department
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
A prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney are vying for the job on the November ballot.
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Candidates decry national Realtors group’s unusual bid to sway Portland election
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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Candidate for Maine governor Alan Caron releases economic plan
The independent candidate’s 8-point plan includes proposals to reduce the size of the Legislature, loan money to college grads who want to stay in Maine, and achieve energy independence.
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Topsham ballot questions seek residents’ views on retail marijuana sales
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
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
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.
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House District 46: Candidates differ on Medicaid expansion
Political newcomer Braden Sharpe is challenging two-term incumbent Paul Chace.
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Maine’s candidates for governor weigh in on health care policy
How each would tackle Medicaid expansion, the opioid crisis and protecting Maine’s most vulnerable exposes differences.