More than 300 people packed Thomas College’s Ayotte Auditorium to hear the candidates debate.
Elections
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.
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.
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.
State $50 million technology bond appears headed for voter approval
Official results are not yet available, but preliminary results fuel optimism among supporters.
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.
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.
Logistics could put ranked-choice voting on hold in 2018
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap worries that the date in the referendum may be too ambitious.
Trump used modern tools to build his coalition
He won election in part because he connected with his supporters through a robust social media campaign.