All Maine polling locations will remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Local Elections
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Local Elections, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
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Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Central Maine Democrats pick new candidates for local legislative ballots, including Waterville-area Senate race
Nathaniel White of Fairfield will take on Rep. Scott Cyrway, an Albion Republican, in the Senate District 16 race in November. Democrats in the Pittston area also tapped Judith Tunkle of Dresden to face Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea.
Posted inElection 2024, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Phillips-area school district budget passes
Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, News
State Senate candidate’s campaign flyer featuring Winslow town councilors raises ethics concerns
Michael Perkins, a Republican candidate for the Maine Senate, released a flyer that some residents and town officials say could mislead voters into thinking he has been endorsed by the Winslow Town Council and town of Winslow.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Politics
Industry passes all articles at annual town meeting
The town report was dedicated to Robert Geisser and Joseph Paradis Jr., recognizing their many years of service to the town.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government, News, Politics
Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council
Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.
Posted inElection 2023, Local Elections, Politics
Live updates: Pine Tree Power referendum defeated; Portland voters reject rent control measure
Pine Tree Power referendum defeated 10:05 p.m.: A proposal to replace Maine’s two utilities with a publicly owned power company was soundly rejected Tuesday by Maine voters. With 36% of the vote counted, support for Question 3, to buy the assets of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, was garnering about 29% of votes statewide. […]
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Augusta council candidates debate homelessness, economic development
Two contested races for Augusta City Council are on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel
Waterville city councilor faces challenge from Planning Board member in mayoral race
Matthew S. Boulerice, a member of the Waterville Planning Board, plans to run with no party affiliation against City Councilor Michael J. Morris, a Democrat, for the mayor’s seat.