From schools budgets, to select board races, to trash programs and firetrucks, thousands of central Mainers went to the polls Tuesday to vote on a number of local issues.
Elections 2014
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections
Newly elected Augusta officials to take oaths Thursday
Councilors are expected to discuss a special election to fill vacancies.
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LePage’s second term to begin Wednesday with inaugural speech, party
Thousands will gather in Augusta to hear the governor’s broad goals for the state and help usher in his next four years.
Posted inMaine Governor's race, Politics
Mike Michaud reflects on loss, strategy, Eliot Cutler
With parting criticism of his independent rival, Paul LePage and the media, the Democrat prepares to end 20 years in elective office.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections
Rollins spends six times more than Dowling in Augusta mayor’s race
Mayor David Rollins raised more than $15,000, far outpacing William Dowling on his way to a November win.
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Capitol Ticker: Mystery solved? Election officials say there may have been a mistake during recount
Close to 30 witnesses, including all clerks involved in the counting of ballots on Long Island, are expected to testify.
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Panel’s chairman promises thorough review of contentious Senate race recount
Twenty-one mystery ballots from Long Island will be examined and the town clerk is expected to testify, says the Republican leading the panel that will recommend a winner.
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Mystery ballots in state Senate race bring call for investigation
Democrats question how 21 more votes from Long Island, all for the Republican, turned up in the very close District 25 recount.
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Disputed recount sends Senate District 25 race to Maine Senate
Republican Cathleen Manchester was the winner in Tuesday’s recount, but with nine ballots in dispute and seven missing, Democrat Catherine Breen challenged the results.
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Hallowell’s support for Michaud reflects its makeup
Residents say their city backed the congressman because it is progressive and gay-friendly and filled with rife with artista, musicians and political insiders.