People in the Fairfield-based school district approved the measure Tuesday by a nearly 400-vote margin, but they rejected a related question seeking $1.8 million in local money for a larger gym for the school.
Election 2022
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Winslow voters elect Trahan, West to Town Council, Russell to School Board
Incumbents Lee Trahan and Jeff West defeated Benjamin Twitchell for seats on the Town Council, while former town Councilor Steve Russell bested Nick Weiss for a seat on the School Board.
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Winslow residents reject ballot measure that sought to ban the use of fireworks
Residents by a decisive margin Tuesday — 2,410 to 1,430 — struck down a question that would have prohibited the use of nearly all pyrotechnics in Winslow.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta voters approve funds for street work, boat launch and roof at civic center
City voters authorize borrowing $2,055,000 for capital improvement projects.
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With only partial results reporting, incumbent Franklin County commissioner leads District 3 race
Commissioner Robert “Bob” Carlton of Freeman Township is being challenged by fellow Freeman Township resident Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Listowich.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell voters overwhelmingly support renovating old fire station, getting new public works space
The city is not obligated to take specific actions based on the results of the two nonbinding ballot questions.
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New Hampshire Democrat Maggie Hassan wins 2nd Senate term
Hassan, a former governor, had been considered vulnerable given her narrow win in 2016.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Fayette voters reject raising $500,000 for renovations to Starling Hall
Residents approved all other local ballot questions Tuesday, signaling support for high-speed internet and a desire to temporarily block solar development in the town.
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Republicans push in close races to break 1-party hold on Congress
A Republican win could bring a new intensity to Capitol Hill with promises to end President Biden’s most ambitious plans and to launch investigations – even, potentially, impeachment of the president.
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Livermore Falls voters elect James Cyr as selectman
Cyr was unchallenged for his bid as selectman to a vacant seat on the board.