Group behind ‘right to repair’ referendum faces fines for late notice of major donations

The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics could assess up to $240,000 in fines for the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee, but staff are recommending a levy of $50,000.

Ward 7 School Committee election night results stand after recount

The razor-thin margin announced on election night was validated by Monday's recount.

RSU 9 in Farmington votes to accept referendum outcome

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 14, to accept the outcome of the referendum vote that took place on the previous Tuesday.

Lewiston School Committee Ward 7 headed for recount

There was just a seven-vote difference between incumbent Paul Beauparlant and challenger Donna Gallant, who unseated Beauparlant.

Local election workers receive fentanyl-laced letters

Threatening letters, some including fentanyl, have been sent to local election offices in at least 5 states.

Photo: Early voter turnout in Wilton

Holman House purchase approved by RSU 9 voters

With a majority vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7, RSU 9 will be able to complete the purchase of the Holman Mission House, which will be the new home for district administration among other things.

Tuesday’s runoff election is Lewiston’s first since 2017

A Charter Review Committee discussed Lewiston's runoff system and the possibility of using ranked choice voting in 2021, but ultimately did not recommend a change.

Even though it’s passed, the future of Maine’s new Automotive Right to Repair law is still uncertain

Massachusetts' own referendum, from 2020, points to a future where Maine's right to repair law is still not a guarantee.

Major upsets in Lewiston and Auburn elections signal big changes for Twin Cities

Even with a looming mayoral runoff election in Lewiston between Carl Sheline and Jon Connor, the elections in Lewiston and Auburn on Tuesday signaled that voters sought change in both cities.