Wayne Chadwick wins seat after two previous runs, and 20-year veteran Irene Belanger will serve another two-year term on the Select Board.
Meg Robbins
Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.
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Winslow incumbent and former school board member win seats on town council
Residents show strong support for all 10 of the town’s referendums, which involve amendments to the town charter.
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Starks residents narrowly pass mass gathering ordinance
The vote was 70 yes to 65 no, according to Town Clerk Jennifer Hebert.
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Oakland town council chairman reelected, firefighter wins second open seat
Michael Perkins and David Groder will begin their newly elected terms in January.
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Belgrade fire and rescue department debuts new boat, ATV that will expand services
Belgrade resident Betty Wells, who passed away in September 2018, left funds in her will that allowed the department to purchase the equipment.
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Relative of Starks cannabis community says proposal unfairly targets business; town disagrees
Voters will decide the fate of the town’s mass gathering ordinance at the polls Tuesday.
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Starks seeks voters’ opinions on updated rules for large events in town
The referendum is the only local issue on the ballot this year. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Starks Community Center.
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In Vassalboro’s sole race this year, incumbent water district trustee runs unopposed
Frank Richards is running for the 10-member board’s only Vassalboro seat.
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Longtime select person, budget committee member, newcomer vie for two China select board seats
Three other local positions are unopposed and three more have no candidates. Residents to choose path forward on medical marijuana facilities in town. Voting will take place 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the portable building at 571 Lakeview Drive.
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China selectman resigns, citing ongoing tension over fire department funds
Jeff LaVerdiere’s place on the town’s select board will be filled either in a special election or during the presidential primary election in March.