The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library and the Vienna Historical Society plan to co-host a book talk by local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. The event will be held at the library, 344 Pond Road in Mount Vernon. Potter-Clark will discuss her historical novel about the Underground Railroad, “Escape from […]
November 2022
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell voters overwhelmingly support renovating old fire station, getting new public works space
The city is not obligated to take specific actions based on the results of the two nonbinding ballot questions.
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Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, News, Politics
New Hampshire Democrat Maggie Hassan wins 2nd Senate term
Hassan, a former governor, had been considered vulnerable given her narrow win in 2016.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Fayette voters reject raising $500,000 for renovations to Starling Hall
Residents approved all other local ballot questions Tuesday, signaling support for high-speed internet and a desire to temporarily block solar development in the town.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republicans push in close races to break 1-party hold on Congress
A Republican win could bring a new intensity to Capitol Hill with promises to end President Biden’s most ambitious plans and to launch investigations – even, potentially, impeachment of the president.
Posted inElection 2022, News
Livermore Falls voters elect James Cyr as selectman
Cyr was unchallenged for his bid as selectman to a vacant seat on the board.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond votes to withdraw from Regional School Unit 2
The decision comes two years after the town began the withdrawal process and is not expected to have major financial impacts on the remaining towns in Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics, Uncategorized
Pingree wins reelection in 1st Congressional District
With 44 percent of the votes counted at around 11:15 p.m., Pingree had a commanding lead of 59% to 41% over Republican challenger Ed Thelander.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Tuesday’s college roundup: Holmes scores 16 as Indiana women’s basketball wins opener
Former Gorham High star Mackenzie Holmes lifts the Hoosiers to an 86-49 win over Vermont.
Posted inNation & World, News
UN to vote on resolution saying Russia must pay reparations to Ukraine
UN General Assembly resolutions, unlike Security Council resolutions, are not legally binding, but they do reflect world opinion and have demonstrated widespread opposition to Russia’s military action.