Kate Snyder says in a Q&A with the Portland Press Herald that she’s already making plans to meet with city councilors and the city manager to begin the transition to her new full-time job.
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Somali community revels in Safiya Khalid’s victory in Lewiston council race
The 23-year-old, who also is the youngest person elected to the council, says she’s ‘in shock’ over the win and the attention she’s getting.
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Biddeford native, a former Google exec who advised Schwarzenegger, joins Senate race
Ross LaJeunesse, 49, enters Maine’s Democratic primary with hopes of unseating four-term incumbent Susan Collins.
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Five incumbents reelected to board of Waterville-based Kennebec Water District
Each of the races was uncontested as Waterville, Fairfield, Winslow and Vassalboro residents returned their representatives to the board of 10.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, Schools and Education
Monmouth voters authorize Board of Selectmen to sell elementary school facility to developer
Housing is the expected development option when the Henry L. Cottrell Elementary school is deeded from Regional School Unit 2 back to Monmouth.
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Chelsea voters approve changes to Medical Marijuana Retail Store Ordinance
The ordinance sets requirements for medical marijuana retail stores, including a $1,000 fee for applicants.
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Winthrop fills council, school committee, library trustee seats
Barbara Buck, Rita Moran were unopposed in their reelection bids to the Winthrop Town Council.
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Mount Vernon voters approve adoption of new comprehensive plan
The new plan, which focuses on environmental protection and maintaining the town’s rural character, will replace one drafted in 1991.
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LaRochelle, Pouliot and Michaud win Augusta City Council seats
Voters filled two at-large seats and a vacant Ward 3 seat on the Augusta City Council in voting Tuesday.
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Woolwich votes to withdraw support for CMP corridor
The town’s select board will write a letter on behalf of the town opposing the proposed transmission line.