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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‘No decision’ yet by Alan Caron on whether to exit governor’s race
Polling in the single digits, the independent candidate is under rising pressure to honor a pledge he made in March to withdraw if victory became unlikely.
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Despise Congress? You’re not alone
Just 14 percent of Americans approve of the legislative branch’s performance, a new poll shows.
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Two seek District 2 County Commission seat
Joe Pietroski, a Republican from Winthrop, is challenging longtime commissioner Nancy Rines, a Democrat from Gardiner.
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Holy animal control, Batman! Maine middle schoolers pick superhero for job in mock election
Students learned about ranked choice voting Wednesday at the Augusta State Armory.
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Two seek Randolph seat on Gardiner-area school board
Elissa Tracey is challenging incumbent Nancy Fortier-Brown for the three-year term on the SAD 11 board.
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Local, county political candidates set for Hallowell forum
The forum will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Hallowell City Hall auditorium.
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Homeless shelter an issue for District 1 councilor and challenger
The city has proposed building a 200-bed facility at the city-owned Barron Center.
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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.