Scott Cyrway received 54% of the vote in District 16, compared to Mike Perkins’ 45%, and will now face Winslow Democrat David LaFountain in the Nov. 5 general election.
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Winslow voters approve $20 million school budget after council initially voted it down
After months of debate about added student support positions and an unprecedented council vote, residents handily approved Winslow’s school budget.
Julia ousts incumbent White in Democratic primary for Waterville House seat
Julia was backed in the race by abortion rights advocates, including Planned Parenthood, after White came under fire for legislative votes advancing such access.
Emails show Winslow councilors questioned sick colleague’s ability to govern
When Councilor Lee Trahan fell into a coma earlier this year, other councilors questioned his cognitive ability, requested a list of his medications and looked to vacate his seat while he recovered.
Light turnout at central Maine polls; contested races bring out motivated voters
Contested races for the state Legislature and Maine’s Congressional seats were cited by local voters Tuesday as the top reasons they came out to the primary election polls.
Madison voters approve moratorium on controlled substance facilities at annual town meeting
The roughly 200 residents who attended the meeting also approved a $4.26 million municipal budget and a correction to a town ordinance that will allow existing medical marijuana retail stores in Madison to continue operating.
Skowhegan voters approve most of proposed $17.7 million spending plan at town meeting
Due to what town officials said was a clerical error, a special town meeting will be held later this month to ask voters to raise about $158,000 that was not included in Monday’s town meeting warrant.
JCPenney to close Waterville store; Renys to move in next year
JCPenney plans to close its store at 60 Elm Plaza in Waterville on Sept. 22, and R.H. Reny Inc. owner John Reny confirmed Monday his company’s 19th store will open there next year.
Vassalboro residents to vote on marijuana, solid waste ordinance changes
At last week’s town meeting, residents approved of the proposed municipal and school budgets, elected new town officials and decided against tweaking administrative procedure. On Tuesday, voters go to the polls.
Ceremony on Saturday showcases new trail system that connects Norridgewock and Madison
The trail system has already brought a boost in tourism to Norridgewock.