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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Posted inElections, Maine, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inElections, Maine
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.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Local, county political candidates set for Hallowell forum
The forum will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Hallowell City Hall auditorium.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
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.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Sahrbeck faces Gale for Cumberland County DA office
A prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney are vying for the job on the November ballot.
Posted inElections, Maine
Portlanders will vote on requiring more campaign finance transparency
The sponsor of the change wants to make it easier to see who is funding campaigns and how the money is spent in early autumn ‘when it really matters.’
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Sullivan challenges Maloney for DA job in Kennebec and Somerset counties
The two are squaring off Nov. 6 for the second time.
Posted inBusiness, Local Elections, Maine
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.