Questions 3 and 4 on the state ballot pass easily Tuesday.
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Maine voters overwhelmingly defeat proposal for York County casino
The proposal for a $200 million resort loses by a huge margin despite a two-year campaign and $8.8 million in spending by supporters.
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Question 3 asks voters to approve $105 million bond for roads and bridges
The money would be spent on highway construction, ports, railroads and stream crossing improvements.
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Four state questions, many local issues on region’s ballots
Municipal elections are scheduled in Augusta and Winthrop, and several communities with deal with local referendum questions.
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All voters to have shot at deciding state spending, whether to allow casino
Choices of local leaders, significant school bond issues and governing questions face voters in several towns, including Waterville.
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Bill Nemitz: Extra! Extra! Press Herald is not endorsing Bree LaCasse
And about LaCasse’s mailer: Return to sender.
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Portland’s rent-limit ballot measure conflicts with state evictions law, critics say
They argue that it would keep landlords from quickly removing problem tenants.
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Casino effort in York County fuels push to stem abuse of citizen initiative process
It’s said that the project will bring millions in tax relief and revenue, but the early winners are backers with no ties to Maine – and lawmakers are taking notice.