Today, we report on results of yesterday’s elections. We also have stories on Maine’s senators being divided on a Scarborough attorney’s appeals court confirmation, and on SNAP cuts causing tribal food pantries to look to hunters and expand hours.
ELECTION RESULTS
Maine voters soundly rejected a statewide referendum that would have required photo identification when casting ballots and restricted absentee voting. They also approved a new law to temporarily remove firearms from people in crisis that was put on the ballot after legislative efforts came up short after the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting that killed 18 people. Click here for a rundown of all statewide and town-by-town election results.
NOMINATION DIVIDES SENATORS
The Senate confirmed a Maine attorney’s nomination to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, in a party-line vote that divided Maine’s two senators. Joshua Dunlap, who lives in Scarborough and is a partner at Pierce Atwood in Portland, was nominated by President Donald Trump in July, with Republican Sen. Susan Collins in support. Sen. Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, voted against the confirmation. Read more.
Tribal food pantries look to hunters as SNAP cuts hit home across Maine
Tribes are expanding pantry hours, adding workers and using alternative sources to stock their shelves.
“As far as we’re concerned, the Human Rights Act still requires schools to provide a safe education environment for all of their students, cisgender or transgender. Students are required to be able to play sports on the team that corresponds with their gender identity. They’re required to be able to use sex-segregated facilities that correspond with their gender identity.”
Human Rights Commission Director Kit Thomson Crossman
Even as state law and updated federal guidance from the Trump administration over transgender students are in conflict, a conservative policy group is helping districts change their policies. Read more from education reporter Riley Board: More Maine school districts align with Trump’s transgender policy, defying state law
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Augusta voters approve borrowing $5.4M for roads, construction projects
Bond funds would pay for a ventilation system for public works facility, road reconstruction and improvement to the Augusta Civic Center.
Michaud reelected to Ward 3 Augusta City Council seat
Incumbent Michael Michaud defeats challenger Amanda Heath.
Carlson wins Gardiner school board seat
Meaghan Carlson is one of four members who represent Gardiner on the MSAD 11 school board.
Sienkiewicz, Lilley elected in Augusta at-large council race
Incumbent Stephanie Sienkiewicz and newcomer Joshua Lilley topped the field of four candidates.
Coutts wins Randolph seat on Gardiner-area school board
Daniel Coutts defeated incumbent Elissa Tracey to take one of Randolph’s two seats on the Maine School Administrative District 11 board.
High winds knock out power to thousands across Maine
Central Maine Power reported about 15,000 customers without power early Tuesday evening, after over 28,000 were without power at one time during the day.
