A 59-vote margin separated Republican Randall Greenwood and incumbent Independent Kent Ackley for the House District 82 seat.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Kennebec County chooses Ken Mason for a second term as sheriff
Mason was challenged by Michael Sayers of Rome, a former deputy in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office who now works for the Oakland Police Department.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police: Richmond man found dead in apartment with woman died by self-inflicted gunshot
State Police spokesperson Katy England said Dana Shulman, 49, shot himself and the circumstances around the death Robin Bowler, 47, are still being investigated.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Elizabeth Mitchell wins second term as Kennebec County probate judge
Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell and Kevin Sullivan squared off in a repeat of the 2016 race, with Mitchell winning the seat for a second time.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Augusta’s Hussey Elementary School reports a positive COVID-19 case
It is the second case reported in Augusta’s district, while cases have been reported in Rangeley schools, Farmington-based RSU 9 and SAD 46/AOS 94.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Political newcomer Allen wins at-large seat on Augusta City Council
Courtney Allen squared off against former City Councilor Harold Elliott Jr. for the at-large spot vacated by Darek Grant.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Cusick, White reelected to Gardiner at-large seats; newcomer Sergent takes third seat
Tim Cusick and Maryann White are elected to their third terms on the Gardiner City Council; Penny Sergent wins the third at-large seat in her second try at a City Council seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Incumbent Drost reelected as Randolph selectman in three-way race
Matthew Drost won reelection to Randolph Board of Selectmen in a close race against Valerien Bolduc and Andrew Pitteroff.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
George Lapointe holds two-vote lead for Hallowell mayor
In unopposed races, Michael Frett and Berkeley Almand-Hunter were elected to the City Council, while Chris Myers Asch was reelected to the Regional School Unit 2 board of directors.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Richmond voters reject all three proposals to change subdivision regulations
The proposals centered around how subdivisions are regulated in Richmond. Now, the Board of Selectmen is expected to take up the issue in 2021.