Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining the 2nd Congressional District election winner through ranked choice voting.
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Auburn man gets nearly 5 years in prison for postal crimes in Monmouth, Paris, Lewiston
Winston McLeod and an accomplice broke into post offices and robbed postal carriers in central Maine, prosecutors say.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Susan Collins ‘shocked’ at Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Maine’s senior U.S. senator told reporters Wednesday that ‘the president has the right to nominate whomever he wishes, but I’m certain that there will be a lot of questions.’
Posted inMaine, Politics
Biddeford lawmaker chosen as speaker of Maine House
Rep.-elect Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, previously held the job, from 2020-22, before leaving office because of term limits.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan baseball field work underway as officials eye next steps for athletic complex
Construction of a baseball field at the long-planned community center athletic complex began Oct. 1, and town officials are working on plans for the next phases of construction at the site.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Sidney woman elected Kennebec County register of probate
Ronda Snyder said she hopes to help make residents comfortable and avoid stress when dealing with probate court matters.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland man appeals verdict, sentence for killing girlfriend in Acadia National Park
Raymond Lester, 38, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 48 years in state prison. The attorney for his appeal says the jury wasn’t told to consider whether his drunkenness played a role in the death.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell imposes $190,000 spending freeze to ease tax burden next year
The spending freeze, approved Tuesday by the City Council, comes more than three months after residents petitioned the council to reverse approval of the budget, which increased property taxes by about 20% on average.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
1,000-panel solar farm inches toward construction in Vassalboro
Officials: The 3-acre solar array is to be located near the Kennebec Water District Treatment Plant at 462 Main St., and would send all of its power to nearby KWD facilities.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gun rights advocates file lawsuit challenging 72-hour waiting period
Maine’s new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases was expected to face a court challenge similar to those playing out in other states.