Augusta, Waterville, Anson, Hallowell, Oakland and a number of other communities have contested races or questions to answer on what’s expected to be a slow day at polls.
Elections 2014
Central Maine voters head to polls Tuesday
Voters in Waterville, China, Fairfield and Winslow will elect town officials, and Clinton residents will decide a zoning issue and money transfer.
Oakland residents to vote on new police station
Public interest has been muted on a referendum to finance and construct a new $1.05 million building to replace the aging station.
Cambridge to consider new liquor laws
Voters will be asked to consider changes to the town’s liquor laws, including getting rid of one law that allows wine sales only on Sundays.
Maine voters — and petition signature gatherers — head to polls Tuesday
There are contested local elections in Hallowell, Augusta and Winthrop, as well as statewide ballot questions.
Following expansion, Winthrop library sees renewed interest in trustee board
The C. M. Bailey Public Library, which has seen unprecedented interest since reopening in its new and improved facilities, has generated a contested race to serve on the board of trustees.
Anson to vote on proposed recall ordinance
The ordinance outlines a process for the recall of elected officials and follows a recent lawsuit the town has filed against former Tax Collector Claudia Viles.
Anson to consider changing how tax collector is hired
Question of whether to appoint or elect the tax collector highlights argument between town and resident control, some say.
Election Day schedule change at Randolph town office
Polling runs all day, but the office will be closed to regular business.
Fairfield legislator apologizes for anti-Muslim Facebook remarks
John Picchiotti, who is up for re-election as a town councilor Tuesday, said he only read the top portion of the post and wasn’t aware of the content.