Both supporters and opponents of the new law said they weren’t surprised by the wide margin of victory in a referendum vote Tuesday.
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Perkins, Leigh picked for Oakland Town Council seats
Four candidates ran for the two seats on the town’s governing board.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bechard wins Augusta Board of Education Ward 4 seat
Incumbent Kati McCormick did not run for reelection.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden says he won’t seek reelection in 2026
The Lewiston Democrat, who is in his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his decision in an op-ed Wednesday, citing the rise of political polarization, violence and threats.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Pello reelected to Augusta school board at-large seat
Two vied for the at-large seat on the Augusta Board of Education.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Proposed absentee ballot restrictions doomed voter ID in Maine
One Republican lawmaker said including changes to absentee voting ‘gave the opponents the playbook to beat it.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Barnes wins Oakland spot on Oakland-area school board
Michael Tracy did not run for reelection in the Messalonskee school district, leaving an open seat.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former Anson selectman faces additional charge of sexual touching
Arnold Luce pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor-level charges of assault and unlawful sexual touching.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Gov. Janet Mills veto a bill to protect tribal land from the state? | Fact brief
The governor has at times had a contentious history with the Wabanaki Nations.
Posted inElections, Maine, News
Incumbents win new 3-year terms on Winthrop Town Council
The current chair and vice chair of the council, Shannon McDonnell and James Steele, were on the ballot alongside Bruce Burns, who lost his seat on the council last year.