More than 360,000 absentee ballots had been returned and accepted by municipal clerks as of 3 p.m. Monday, according to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State.
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State investigates reports of people illegally offering to drop off absentee ballots in Gardiner, Bangor
Gardiner City Clerk Kathleen Cutler said the city has received two reports of a person with a Massachusetts license plate offering to take and deliver absentee ballots.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville offers applications for grants, loans for affordable housing
The city on Wednesday launched an effort to help nonprofit groups improve housing stock in Waterville, support home ownership and strengthen neighborhoods by offering grants and loans totaling $475,000.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Here’s what to watch on Election Day in the U.S.
The final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast, and history will be made regardless of who wins.
Posted inMaine, News
How one Lewiston family commemorated the mass shooting anniversary
The Strouts gathered on Oct. 25 to remember their husband, son, father and brother, Arthur ‘Artie’ Strout one year after he was killed.
Posted inMaine, News
Chesterville man killed crossing Main Street in Farmington
Based on review of traffic camera footage and statements from several witnesses, no charges are anticipated, Police Chief Kenneth Charles said.
Posted inCommunity
Hinckley museum joins Museum Store Sunday event Dec. 1
Every purchase directly supports the museum’s programs, exhibits, and local economic growth, making it an ideal choice for purposeful holiday shopping.
Posted inCommunity
Forest Hills High School names October students of month
JACKMAN — Kaidence Clowry of Moose River, a freshman, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for October. Selection was based on the following Habit of Mind criteria: Maintaining a Growth Mindset, according to a news release from the high school. Magdalyn Correia of Jackman, a sophomore, was named October’s Random […]
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Why are so few Mainers running for local office?
Voters Nov. 5 will find that many communities are having trouble filling municipal positions. Age, apathy and growing vitriol from the public are leaving their mark, officials say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man accused of murder in Waterville shooting death denied bail
Richard Hatt is accused of shooting Stephen Killam 14 times.