The two candidates to succeed Laura Tracy, the current school board chairwoman, are newcomers to elected politics
Elections
Rollins outspends Dowling by large margin in Augusta mayor’s race
Campaign finance reports show David Rollins has raised $14,360 compared to about $2,260 by William Dowling.
Four vying for two town council seats in Winslow
The only incumbent, Jerry Quirion, faces a construction company project manager, a former church pastor and an executive assistant for re-election.
Sheriff’s candidate email clogs Somerset area inboxes, costs county $1,000
Candidate Kris McKenna says he had no involvement with the email blast, saying it’s an attempt to ‘sink my ship.’
Nadeau, Morissette in another Winslow rematch for Maine House District 78
Democrat incumbent Catherine Nadeau faces Republican Susan Morissette in the rubber match after three elections pitting the two.
Candidates for governor mount final push for the Blaine House
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud rallies women in Portland, Gov. Paul LePage visits businesses in central and southern Maine, while Eliot Cutler focuses on Bangor area.
Newcomer Fulford challenges incumbent Thibodeau in Maine Senate District 11
The seat includes much of Waldo County.
Weld selectman, Anson businessman vie for House District 112
Democrat Jack Frost is running against Republican Thomas Skolfield to represent 12 Franklin and Somerset county communities.
Cutler: I won’t be ‘forced’ from race
The independent candidate for governor visited Waterville, where he reiterated he will stay in the race.
Incumbent Longstaff running unopposed in House District 109
The Democrat who represents part of Waterville says balancing the state budget and better health care for Mainers are important.