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Election 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics

Incumbent councilor, first-time candidate win Winslow council elections

by Dylan Tusinski November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Dale Macklin and Doris Labranche won election to two open seats on the Town Council amid a tumultuous year in Winslow’s politics.

Election 2024, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

As Trump celebrates national victory, Harris declared winner in Maine

by Daniel Kool November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

The final call for Maine came Wednesday afternoon, when Trump already had declared victory and Harris had conceded the race.

Election 2024, Maine, Politics

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree declares victory

by Joe Lawlor November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

Pingree defended her seat against Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn.

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Ranked choice runoff to decide 2nd Congressional District race

by Rachel Ohm and Daniel Kool November 5, 2024November 8, 2024

The retabulation in the contest between incumbent Democrat Jared Golden and Republican challenger Austin Theriault will take place in Augusta next week, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said late Thursday.

Election 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine

Fayette voters convincingly choose to block sale of Starling Hall

by Ethan Horton November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

The building has been the center of controversy in town since residents signed a petition this summer to force a sale of the building by the end of next year.

Election 2024, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Sagadahoc sheriff pushes past Lewiston mass shooting criticisms to win reelection

by Morgan Womack November 5, 2024November 7, 2024

Incumbent Sheriff Joel Merry and his deputy, Sgt. Aaron Skolfield, have faced criticism for the department’s failure to remove weapons from a Bowdoin man who later killed 18 people.

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Angus King wins third term in Senate

by Joe Lawlor and Eric Russell November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

King, an independent who was considered the strong favorite to win another term, built a commanding lead over Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello.