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The conservative effort to take over Maine’s school boards stalled this November
Adam Zajac, a Windham school board candidate who narrowly lost after opposing transgender student protections, said he believes the election was rigged.
Washington County municipalities brace for ‘brand new game’ after bond vote fails
Tuesday’s vote is seen as voters’ strong expression of displeasure with the county’s poor financial management, even though towns now face tax increases and potential cuts.
Calais voters pass charter amendments by ‘overwhelming’ margin
The amendments are intended to prevent conflicts if a former employee wants to run for office or if a former elected official applies for a city job.
Washington County is scrambling to save itself from financial ruin after voters reject bond
Voters on Tuesday refused to allow officials to issue a bond of up to $11 million to cover a massive budget shortfall.
Two years after Lewiston shooting, Maine voters approve red flag law
The ballot question, brought forward through a citizen initiative process, came after efforts to pass stricter gun laws failed in the state legislature.
