Opinions on the new voting system ranged from excitement to ‘I didn’t want to deal with it’ at polling stations across central Maine.
Charles Eichacker
Charles Eichacker covers crime and general news in the Winthrop area, but his side interests include health, politics, culture and the outdoors. A Maryland native, he first came to Maine in 2004 to attend Colby College. After several years away, including a stint teaching English in China for the Peace Corps, he returned in 2014 for a job at the Ellsworth American. He started writing for the Kennebec Journal in spring 2016. An Eagle Scout and sometimes karaoke singer, his short term life goals include running a marathon, growing tomatoes and playing “Ziggy Stardust” on guitar.
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Car crash injures 6, blocks traffic in Chelsea
One person was critically injured, but some people hurt in the crash had been released from the hospital by Monday evening, according to a state police trooper.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
One incumbent, two challengers running for three-year seat on Litchfield Select Board
Incumbent Mark Russell is running against Renee Lachapelle and Richard “Ric” Swett.
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Monmouth voters to consider tax break program for farmers
The proposed ordinance will be on the warrant going to voters on Tuesday, along with town and school budgets.
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In Wayne, 6 candidates run for 3 open seats on Select Board
Voting for the candidates will happen from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 12 at the Ladd Recreation Center
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man removes pants, hands over drugs to police at Augusta store
A pair from Vassalboro and a New York man were arrested Tuesday on drug trafficking charges in a Home Depot parking lot.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Health, safety improvements included in $11.78 million Winthrop school budget
The Town Council approved the budget proposal in a 4-2 vote on Monday night ahead of a vote at next week’s election.
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Chelsea man in fair condition after crash in Augusta last week
Joey Cote, 29, crashed a car late Friday night while driving east on South Belfast Avenue.
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Winthrop Council approves $7.46 million town budget, $11.78 million for schools
Councilors also passed a $11.78 million school budget proposal on Monday night, ahead of a referendum vote next week.
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Maine’s only sheep shearing competition launches at Windsor Fairgrounds
The competition was held Sunday as part of Maine Fiber Frolic, an annual festival celebrating wool and the animals that provide it.