Residents Tuesday were split on the issue of whether to recall Mayor Nick Isgro, who has faced backlash for a tweet he made criticizing a Florida school shooting survivor.
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Ranked-choice voting, spoiled ballots draw attention at local polls
Opinions on the new voting system ranged from excitement to ‘I didn’t want to deal with it’ at polling stations across central Maine.
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Above average turnout for Waterville mayoral recall expected Tuesday
Question asking residents whether they want to recall Mayor Nick Isgro likely to bring more people to the polls, city officials say, along with primary elections and a vote on ranked-choice voting.
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Mayor Isgro’s promise to veto budget challenged by Waterville officials, councilors
The mayor’s leadership is questioned, as he has not said how he would reduce the budget amid claims he has made that are false.
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Chelsea voters to consider flat budget, 3-way race for select board
Some residents and two candidates for the seat on the Board of Selectmen say they are concerned about a proposed site plan review ordinance.
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Two open Skowhegan selectmen’s seats draw crowd of candidates
Incumbents Soren Siren and Darla Pickett are stepping down, and newcomers and lifelong residents are asking voters to give them the opportunity to serve.
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Two Democrats in race to challenge incumbent in Senate District 16
Former Rep. Karen Kusiak and Winslow Town Councilor Steven Russell are vying to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Scott Cyrway.
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Pair of Democrats face off in Augusta area Senate District 15 primary race
Candidates John Glowa Sr. and Kellie Julia site experience and education in their bids to win the Democratic nomination for the central Maine district.
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Waterville teachers’ union urges members to support recall of mayor
In a letter to union members, the vice president of the Waterville Education Association said the group supports the recall of Mayor Nick Isgro and condemned his tweet about Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg.
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Republican candidates vying to run for Hallowell, Manchester, West Gardiner house seat
The seat is currently occupied by Rep. Charlotte Warren, a Hallowell Democrat running for reelection.