State elections officials announce state Rep. Michael Perkins has defeated Kevin Kitchin 922 to 845 to win the Republican nomination for Senate district that covers greater Waterville.
Kaitlyn Budion
Kaitlyn Budion covers Fairfield, Benton, Clinton, Albion, Pittsfield and the surrounding area for the Morning Sentinel. She is a 2020 graduate of Northeastern University's School of Journalism. While at Northeastern she worked with a variety of outlets, including Somerville Media Center, the Groundtruth project, the Massachusetts State House News Service, and News@Northeastern. A native Minnesotan, Kaitlyn now lives in Waterville.
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Fairfield residents vote against water expansion project
In a nonbinding referendum Tuesday, residents vote 402-282 to reject plan to expand the Kennebec Water District to reach homes affected by PFAS contamination.
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Perkins and Kitchin head to ranked-choice count for Senate District 16 primary
The Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that the Republican primary for Senate District 16 will go to a ranked choice count after none of the candidates got over half of the votes.
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Katrina Smith wins Republican nomination for House District 62 seat
Smith has defeated Jennifer Tuminaro 524-316 for the Republican nomination, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night.
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Lane closed after blown tire causes motor home to veer into woods off I-95 in Pittsfield
Motor home towing Chevrolet Suburban when it blows tires near mile marker 144, causing driver to lose control.
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Albion votes to explore leaving Fairfield-area school district
At a special Town Meeting election Friday, residents voted 184-23 to support leaving Maine School Administrative District 49.
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Madison residents to vote on $3.5 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
Residents will gather Monday for the annual meeting and then vote Tuesday to decide the municipal elections.
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Messalonskee High School graduation focuses on gratitude, positivity
The ceremony Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center saw 155 seniors receive their diplomas and student speakers who gave thanks to those who guided them through challenging times.
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Pittsfield council moves forward with state partnership on Main Street project
The Town Council this week decided to work with the state Department of Transportation on planning that will allow for a broader view of work that’s needed along Main Street downtown.
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Winslow graduates reflect on challenges they have faced, including COVID-19, loss of popular teacher
Winslow High School holds its 120th graduation Wednesday night at Colby College in Waterville, with seniors recalling all they have faced, including the pandemic and sudden death in December of Pete Bolduc.