Spending piles up in Pine Tree Power, right-to-repair referendum campaigns

The owners of Maine's largest power companies have spent nearly $30 million to oppose Question 3, while backers of Question 4, the right-to-repair proposal, have raised $4 million.

Milks is unopposed for third term on Auburn City Council in Ward 3

John Mehrmann's name will be on the Nov. 7 ballot, but he has withdrawn his candidacy for the Ward 3 seat.

Questions 5 through 8: What you need to know about the proposed constitutional amendments

The 4 proposed amendments include Question 6, which would reverse a provision of the Maine Constitution that currently keeps a section on tribal obligations from being printed.

Opponents of Pine Tree Power far outraise supporters of Question 3

Maine Affordable Energy, which opposes a publicly-owned power company in Maine, pulled in $3 million in the latest quarter, while Our Power raised $213,000 in the period that ended Oct. 5.

Farmington-based school district looking to buy Holman Mission House for operations

A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 24; district vote set Nov. 7.

Voter rolls becoming new battleground over secure elections as amateur sleuths hunt fraud

Baseless claims of widespread voter fraud are part of what's driving the efforts to obtain the rolls, leading to lawsuits over whether to hand over the data in several states, including Maine, New Mexico and Pennsylvania.

Ryan Hawes faces challenge from Tim Cowan for Auburn City Council Ward 2

Hawes is seeking a second consecutive term.

McCarthy faces challenge from Longchamps for Lewiston City Council Ward 2

McCarthy is seeking a second consecutive term.

Scott Harriman unopposed for Lewiston City Council in Ward 3

Question 4: What you need to know about the right-to-repair referendum

The technology to keep your vehicle on the road is changing. This referendum deals with who should have the right to repair it.