The governor, taking particular aim at Maine Medical Center CEO Richard Petersen, argues that Maine taxpayers would shoulder an added burden.
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RSU 18 closes out series of hearings for $13.9 million bond
Residents in the district’s towns will vote on the referendum question, which is about whether to provide a bond for facility work as well as an athletic complex.
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Waterville mayoral candidates spar over 2-way traffic, marijuana, passenger rail
More than 300 people packed Thomas College’s Ayotte Auditorium to hear the candidates debate.
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In Waterville mayor’s race, incumbent Isgro faces opposition in three-way matchup
Democrat Erik Thomas and Independent John Levesque seek the mayor’s seat, vying against Mayor Nick Isgro, in the Nov. 7 election.
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Four contend for two seats on Winthrop Town Council
Scott Eldridge, Sarah Fuller, Elizabeth McKenney and Andy Wess are running when Winthrop continues to deal with the fallout from a budgeting error.
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Explainer Podcast: Understanding Medicaid
Portland Press Herald Health and Human Services reporter Joe Lawlor breaks down the complex system and how it works in Maine.
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Larger communities pass $50 million technology bond; vote total unknown
The official statewide vote tally probably won’t be known for several more days.
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State $50 million technology bond appears headed for voter approval
Official results are not yet available, but preliminary results fuel optimism among supporters.
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Complicated by low turnout, results of $50 million bond vote unclear
The technology investment spending was expected to pass, and scattered results in Greater Portland show strong support.
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Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes
Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.