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Stories from Daily Portland’s editions, and every report from Portland’s newsrooms.

Elections from local newsrooms

From Lewiston Sun Journal, Centralmaine.com and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Lewiston Sun Journal2 hours ago

    With all eyes on Maine, Election Day 2026 goes pretty smoothly

    Turnout was high as Mainers cast their votes in pivotal local and federal races.

    Also reported byCentralmaine.com

  2. NEWS CENTER Maine2 hours ago

    Troy Jackson to speak at Portland Holiday Inn with Hannah and Chellie Pingree

  3. Lewiston Sun Journal2 hours ago

    November election results from Maine and the US, at a glance

    Browse a collection of visualizations of state and nationwide results from The Associated Press.

  4. Newsradio WGAN4 hours ago

    State on track for record voter turnout as Mainers decide on key congressional races

    The Maine U.S. Senate race is one of eight toss-up races across the country that could shift the balance of power in Washington.

  5. Bangor Daily News5 hours ago

    Maine turnout could reach 70% on a smooth Election Day

    By 3 p.m., Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' office had heard of no significant problems at the polls, she said.

  6. NEWS CENTER Maine5 hours ago

    Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough to vote on $6M radio system upgrade

    The cost of a new emergency radio communications system is one of the top ballot items for Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach in Tuesday's election.

  7. The Portland Press Herald7 hours ago

    Poll watchers from the Department of Justice, other orgs on the ground in Maine

    Election monitors don't have to identify themselves but Maine Trust for Local News reporters saw and talked with them at several polling places.

  8. WMTW7 hours ago

    Maine is home to two of the country's most competitive midterm races, including a major toss-up

    Voters across the country are casting their ballots on Tuesday to decide control of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and two of the most competitive races in the nation are happening in Maine.

  9. Bangor Daily News8 hours ago

    These local elections are being waged along the ‘Two Maines’ dividing line

    None of the races drawing the most outside money this fall features a candidate from Aroostook County or Portland.

  10. WGME8 hours ago

    PHOTOS: Voters turn out across Maine for 2026 midterm elections

    No description available.

  11. WGME28 hours ago

    Secretary of state reports no issues so far with DOJ monitors on Election Day

    Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says nine DOJ election monitors will be spread across Lewiston, Portland and South Portland.

  12. WGME13 hours ago

    Election Day to bring mild temps, clouds, some inland rain showers to Mainers

    Tuesday will be cloudy and mild with highs in the low 60s.

  13. WGME14 hours ago

    Collins, Jackson face off in high-stakes Maine Senate race

    The two candidates have faced off in televised debates over issues including immigration, health care and affordability.

  14. Maine Morning Star15 hours ago

    With key races up and down the ballot, Maine voters turn out for Election Day

    This Election Day, Maine residents are considering a lot on their ballots, from local initiatives to statewide elections, including several races with national stakes. More than 290,000 Mainers have already cast a ballot, surpassing early voting numbers during the last midterm election in 2022 and approaching those from the 2024 presidential contest. It’s possible that

  15. WMTW20 hours ago

    Maine election results: Races in Cumberland County

    Election Day has arrived and in addition to the major races in Maine, Maine's Total Coverage is tracking dozens of local races.

  16. WMTW20 hours ago

    Maine election results: Races in York County

    Election Day has arrived and in addition to the major races in Maine, Maine's Total Coverage is tracking dozens of local races.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Portland’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • South PortlandIf you live in South Portland, today's ballot has the largest bond issue in Maine.

    If you live in South Portland, today's ballot has the largest bond issue in Maine. The city proposes raising property taxes to help pay back a nearly $90 million loan for new fire and police stations.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NEWS CENTER Maine

  • GorhamGorham voters also decide today on borrowing $6.7 million for capital projects.

    Gorham voters also decide today on borrowing $6.7 million for capital projects. The bond seeks major improvements to Gorham High School, including classroom expansions and expanded access for students with physical disabilities.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NEWS CENTER Maine

  • WestbrookWestbrook's City Council voted unanimously Monday to prohibit standalone data centers.

    Westbrook's City Council voted unanimously Monday to prohibit standalone data centers. The updated ordinance removes them from the Rock Row Contract Zone but still allows them as an accessory use, like server rooms and IT rooms for hospitals and other large organizations. Mayor David Morse cited concerns about electricity and water demands, noise, and infrastructure burdens, and NEWS CENTER Maine reported the vote followed his concerns over environmental and infrastructure impacts. In a handful of other places, voters decide on ballots today whether to temporarily or permanently ban data centers.

    Around Maine · Today’s editionSources: The Portland Press Herald, NEWS CENTER Maine