The mayors of nine cities say they fear losing property taxes if Question 3 passes, despite language in the enabling legislation that should prevent that from happening.
Election 2023
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Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Special education teacher, housing specialist vie for Gardiner City Council seat
Veronica Babcock and Michael Hawkins are facing off for a chance to represent Ward 2 on the City Council.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County commissioners seek voter OK to appoint important county post
The register of deeds works to process thousands of documents each year but the county is finding it difficult to find someone to fill the position, which is why they want to make it an appointed position rather than an elected one.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Local & State, Politics
Carmakers taking away the keys? Right to repair referendum a question of access
Technology continues to evolve in new cars with computerized systems controlling every facet of a vehicle’s operation. Who can access that digital data is at the root of Question 4.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Politics
Public power question sharpens voters’ concerns about what’s at stake
A proposal to take over the state’s two investor-owned utilities raises worries about reliability, politics, workers’ rights, lawsuits and costs. Some are still in the dark.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Former state lawmakers hope to become Biddeford’s next mayor
Susan Deschambault and Martin Grohman are running to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Casavant, who decided not to run for reelection after six consecutive terms.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Yes on Question 4 to preserve Maine’s right to repair our vehicles
Residents across the state rely on Maine’s 700 or so independent auto repair shops to keep their cars on the road, year after year, without busting their wallets or opening themselves to risk. However, rapid changes in the automotive world are putting that most important relationship – the one between a Mainer and their mechanic […]
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Three Winslow council seats, one school board position being contested in November election
Several challengers are taking aim at incumbents in town races this election season.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville mayoral candidates take on homelessness, taxes in debate
The debate involving Michael J. Morris and Matthew S. Boulerice was held Thursday night at Ayotte Auditorium at Thomas College.