574 voters turned out Tuesday to cast ballots on 2 local issues and 2 state referendum questions.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Portland artists reimagine ‘The Messiah’ as a modern immigration story
‘Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio’ will bring spoken word poetry and gospel music to The Hill Arts from Nov. 14 to 16.
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More Maine school districts align with Trump’s transgender policy, defying state law
Even as state law and updated federal guidance from the Trump administration over transgender students are in conflict, a conservative group is helping districts change their policies.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Michaud reelected to Ward 3 Augusta City Council seat
Incumbent Michael Michaud defeats challenger Amanda Heath.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Augusta voters approve borrowing $5.4M for roads, construction projects
Bond funds would pay for a ventilation system for public works facility, road reconstruction and improvement to the Augusta Civic Center.
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Sienkiewicz, Lilley elected in Augusta at-large council race
Incumbent Stephanie Sienkiewicz and newcomer Joshua Lilley topped the field of four candidates.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Coutts wins Randolph seat on Gardiner-area school board
Daniel Coutts defeated incumbent Elissa Tracey to take one of Randolph’s two seats on the Maine School Administrative District 11 board.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Carlson wins Gardiner school board seat
Meaghan Carlson is one of four members who represent Gardiner on the MSAD 11 school board.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voters pass red flag law
The proposal making it easier to take weapons from a person in crisis was put on the ballot after legislative efforts came up short in the wake of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting.
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Voter ID, absentee ballot restrictions defeated in Maine
Question 1, pushed by Republicans and conservative activists, was rejected by 60% of voters as of 10 p.m., when half of all votes had been counted.