Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh officially gives President Donald Trump two major primary challengers in the early voting state.
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Safiya Khalid’s win considered ‘milestone’ for Lewiston
The deep negativity Lewiston’s youngest councilor ever experienced on social media during her campaign was ugly, but she has disavowed the hate and looks forward to representing her constituents.
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Write-in candidate wins South Portland school board seat
Michael Faulkingham, a registered voter and resident of District 2, received the most votes in a race that drew no official candidates.
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On the day after, Portland’s mayor-elect reflects on a win that surprised even herself
Kate Snyder says in a Q&A with the Portland Press Herald that she’s already making plans to meet with city councilors and the city manager to begin the transition to her new full-time job.
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Somali community revels in Safiya Khalid’s victory in Lewiston council race
The 23-year-old, who also is the youngest person elected to the council, says she’s ‘in shock’ over the win and the attention she’s getting.
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Biddeford native, a former Google exec who advised Schwarzenegger, joins Senate race
Ross LaJeunesse, 49, enters Maine’s Democratic primary with hopes of unseating four-term incumbent Susan Collins.
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Five incumbents reelected to board of Waterville-based Kennebec Water District
Each of the races was uncontested as Waterville, Fairfield, Winslow and Vassalboro residents returned their representatives to the board of 10.
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Monmouth voters authorize Board of Selectmen to sell elementary school facility to developer
Housing is the expected development option when the Henry L. Cottrell Elementary school is deeded from Regional School Unit 2 back to Monmouth.
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Chelsea voters approve changes to Medical Marijuana Retail Store Ordinance
The ordinance sets requirements for medical marijuana retail stores, including a $1,000 fee for applicants.
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Winthrop fills council, school committee, library trustee seats
Barbara Buck, Rita Moran were unopposed in their reelection bids to the Winthrop Town Council.