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Bangor won’t clarify if councilor’s spouse can be sworn in to school committee
1+ week, 5+ day ago (750+ words) The spouse of a Bangor City Councilor qualified for this year’s School Committee ballot, but it’s unclear whether she can be sworn in because of vague guidance in the city’s charter. Jamie Beck, wife of City Councilor Michael Beck, is…...
Maine's property tax revolt collides with reality of rising school budgets
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (669+ words) When BDN shines a light, policymakers act. Make a gift to help our reporters keep Maine’s leaders informed. Make a donation now. Discontent over rising property taxes is high across Maine, but local officials are crashing into a heavy political…...
Maine primary election results 2026
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (108+ words) ( NewsNation) — Follow the results of Maine’s primary election below. Polls close at 8 p.m. ET. NewsNation is providing comprehensive election coverage throughout the day and night, delivering results... (NewsNation) — Follow the results of Maine’s primary election below. Polls close at 8 p....
In reversal, transgender sports referendum won’t be on Maine’s fall ballot
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Tuesday that a citizen initiative proposing limits on the rights of transgender students did not qualify for the November ballot because organizers did not gather enough valid signatures. The decision marks a reversal for…...
Maine's secretary of state invalidates transgender student athlete ballot referendum
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (216+ words) Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Tuesday that a proposed referendum on transgender athletes and students has failed to qualify for the fall ballot after more than 12,500 petition signatures were invalidated. But staff in Bellows' office conducted a deeper dive…...
The raw political battle for control of a Maine mill town
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (590+ words) When BDN shines a light, policymakers act. Make a gift to help our reporters keep Maine’s leaders informed. Make a donation now. LINCOLN, Maine — Voters in Lincoln are petitioning to recall a slate of four town councilors after months of…...
Maine ethics commission to seek legal opinion on campaign tactic by Democratic governor hopefuls
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (563+ words) AUGUSTA — Maine’s campaign finance watchdog voted Wednesday to seek a legal opinion on a controversial campaign tactic that three Democratic candidates for governor have used on their websites. The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics & Election Practices voted 4-0 to ask the…...
Maine regulators consider warning candidates against coordinating with PACs via 'red boxing"
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (194+ words) Maine's campaign finance regulator is considering warning candidates about a tactic used to invite spending on their behalf by political action committees. While Maine law doesn't explicitly outlaw red boxing, a memo issued by Ethics staff argued that the tactic…...
Democrats shut down Maine Legislature to kill child welfare bill opposed by Janet Mills
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (461+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Democrats used procedural moves to grind the Legislature to a halt on Wednesday and kill a bipartisan child welfare bill that was opposed by Gov. Janet Mills. It was a loud and eventful final day of the…...
Judge orders Maine Secretary of State to review signatures on trans athlete referendum
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) Maine Public Judge orders Maine Secretary of State to review signatures on trans athlete referendum A Maine Superior Court judge today ordered the secretary of state's office to review its certification of a referendum restricting transgender students' participation in school…...