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Local elections

Published
November 5, 2024

Rangeley elects Savage to finish selectman’s term, approves 2 ordinances

Keith Savage won by an unofficial vote of 484-313 for former Ethna Thompson, a former selectman.
Published
November 5, 2024

Gilbert wins Franklin County commissioner District 5 by an uncertified vote of 2,095-1,316

Gary McGrane, a Democrat, of Jay loses bid to represent Chesterville and Jay with 1,316 votes.
Published
November 5, 2024

High turnout leads to slow reporting of results in Maine

Potentially historic voter turnout led to several races that remained too close to call well into Wednesday.
Published
November 5, 2024

Potentially historic voter turnout across Maine, boosted by same-day registrations

Here's a look at what happened at polling places across the state.
Published
November 4, 2024

Why are so few Mainers running for local office?

Voters Nov. 5 will find that many communities are having trouble filling municipal positions. Age, apathy and growing vitriol from the public are leaving their mark, officials say.

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Published
November 3, 2024

Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again?

Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state's tradition of small local government.
Published
October 31, 2024

House District 88: Stefanie Mahr Damien, D-Auburn

House District 88 comprises part of Auburn.
Published
October 30, 2024

Today’s the last day for most Maine residents to vote early or request an absentee ballot

Voters may still request an absentee ballot after Thursday, but they would need to have special circumstances such as an unexpected hospitalization.
Published
October 25, 2024

Fairfield Town Council race heats up with 7 candidates for 3 seats

Two candidates are vying to fill the remainder of a resigning councilor's term, while five others campaign for two open seats.
Published
October 25, 2024

Five candidates vie for 3 seats on China Select Board

Residents Edwin Bailey, Tod Detre and Thomas Rumpf are seeking their first terms on the town's five-person Select Board. Two candidates, Brent Chesley and Blane Casey, are incumbent councilors seeking reelection.