AUGUSTA — Bicentennial Nature Park could return from the brink of closure once again.
June 2012
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Big spending no guarantee of winning
PORTLAND — Tuesday’s primary elections proved again that money doesn’t necessarily equal success in Maine politics.
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China voters repeal septic system ordinance
CHINA — Voters on Tuesday repealed a town septic system ordinance that’s designed to protect China Lake and other bodies of water from pollution.
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FRIDAY’S EVENTS
Grand opening: The Farmers’ Market at Viles Arboretum grand opening 1-5 p.m., 153 Hospital St.; staff will serve free hot dogs, and hand out free conifer seedlings; more than 10 local farm producers offering baked goods, organically raised meats, wide selection of locally grown vegetables, cheeses, seasonal herbs and flowers, honey, homemade soaps, and more; 626-7989.
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Fowle wins in House District 58
Lori Fowle defeated Richard Fournier 226-153 in the Democratic primary for House District 58, according to unofficial results.
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Les Fossel defeats Smith in Senate District 20
A state representative will be the Republican State Senate nominee for District 20 after a landslide victory, according to unofficial results.
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TODAY’S EVENTS
Retirement gathering: The University of Maine at Farmington community retirement gathering to honor and celebrate Theodora J. Kalikow’s 18 years of service as UMF president, 4-6 p.m., Emery Community Arts Center on the UMF campus; 778-7256 or wolohan@maine. edu.
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Hickman beats Cookson in House District 82
WINTHROP — Craig Hickman defeated Kevin Cookson 757-215 in the Democratic primary for House District 82, according to unofficial results.
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Families from unsafe apartment building find housing
AUGUSTA — The three families displaced Tuesday when their apartment building was abruptly declared unfit for living have found new lodgings with help from the city and others.
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Bustin wins in Senate District 21
A former Hallowell mayor and state legislator won the Democratic primary for Senate District 21.